President Trump extends pause on China tariff for 90 days

August 13, 2025  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Aug. 11 that the tariff on Chinese imports will remain at the same rate—30%—for an additional 90 days. China’s 10% tariff on American imports will also remain unchanged. The announcement was made shortly before the U.S. tariff on Chinese imports was…
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President Trump announces several tariff rate modifications

August 1, 2025  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump announced several modifications to tariff rates for various countries and imported products.   The president increased the tariff on Canadian imports from 25% to 35%, effective Aug. 1. Mexican goods will continue to be taxed at 25% after President Trump spoke with Mexica…
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EU and U.S. announce trade agreement, modifying tariffs on most goods

July 29, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The European Union (EU) and the U.S. announced a trade agreement July 27 that sets a 15% tariff on most EU goods, effective Aug. 1. The 15% tariff applies to all EU exports currently subject to reciprocal tariffs, including automobiles and automobile parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. It doe…
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OSHA updates penalty guidelines to minimize burden on small businesses

July 24, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released updated guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures that the organization said will make it easier for employers — especially small businesses — to fix hazards quickly and stay in compliance. “All employers should be …
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Lavish Event Rentals expands to Orlando

July 24, 2025  |  Industry News

Lavish Event Rentals, Miami, has expanded to Orlando, bringing its collection of luxury rental items to central Florida. The company’s offerings include tableware from brands such as Hermès, Versace, Baccarat and Christofle, and a range of custom-built pieces and designs by architectural cre…
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U.S. and EU delay tariffs until Aug. 1

July 18, 2025  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs outlined in Executive Order 14266 are paused until Aug. 1, 2025, which were initially set to take effect July 9. This pause does not apply to those outlined in Executive Order 14298, “Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Discussio…
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OSHA offers new heat safety resources

June 17, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Heat Illness Prevention campaign has developed two new education resources for employers and workers. The first resource is a fact sheet highlighting young workers and heat illness and the precautions this group of workers should…
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President Trump doubles tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

June 4, 2025  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on most steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, effective June 4. The U.S. and the U.K. previously reached a trade deal on May 8, agreeing to negotiate an alternative arrangement for the 25% Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum. According to…
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U.S. Court of International Law tariff ruling put on hold

June 2, 2025  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal District granted the Donald Trump administration’s request to put a temporary hold on the New York-based U.S. Court of International Trade’s May 28 judgment. The judgement ruled in favor of six American-based companies, ruling that President Trum…
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Tablescapes Event Rentals expands to Milwaukee with new showroom

May 23, 2025  |  Industry News, News

Tablescapes Event Rentals has announced the grand opening of its new showroom located in Milwaukee. The showroom opened to the public on May 1, 2025, offering event planners, venues, caterers and private clients the opportunity to explore a wide range of rental products firsthand. A soft openin…
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