President Trump doubles tariffs on steel, aluminum imports

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 May 8, agreeing to negotiate an alternative arrangement for the 25% Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum. According to President Trump’s June 3 executive order, [...]

By |2025-06-04T10:33:25-05:00June 4, 2025|

U.S. Court of International Law ruling about tariffs put on hold

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 judgment May 29. The Court of International Trade Law's May 28 judgement ruled in favor of six American-based companies, ruling that President Trump overstepped his authority [...]

By |2025-06-02T15:29:34-05:00June 2, 2025|

EPA delays start of submission period for PFAS manufacturers and importers

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an interim final rule to extend the dates of the reporting period for data submitted on the manufacture of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Previously, the submission period was to start July 11, 2025, and it has now been extended to April 13, 2026. For most manufacturers, [...]

By |2025-05-12T16:17:24-05:00May 12, 2025|

U.S. and U.K. announce trade deal, modifying tariffs

The U.S. and the U.K. announced May 8 that the countries have made a trade deal. The deal states that the 10% reciprocal tariff imposed April 2 on U.K. imports is still in effect, but an alternate deal has been made for Section 232 tariffs for U.K. autos. Section 232 tariffs for U.K. steel and [...]

By |2025-05-12T10:59:44-05:00May 12, 2025|

U.S. and China agree to lower tariffs on imports for 90 days

U.S. and Chinese officials announced that they have agreed to pause the recently imposed tariffs on imports from each country for 90 days, beginning May 14. The U.S. will lower its 145% tariff on Chinese imports to 30%, and China will decrease its tariff on American imports to 10%. Officials from both countries will meet [...]

By |2025-05-12T10:14:25-05:00May 12, 2025|

Advanced Textiles Expo attracts thousands to Orlando

ATA Expo. Photography by © 2023 Mark Skalny Photography Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) completed its debut of Advanced Textiles Expo, formerly known as IFAI Expo, Nov. 1–3, in Orlando, Fla., USA.  This year’s event was again collocated with Sun Shading Expo North America, which is organized by Messe Stuttgart, the founders of R + T, the [...]

By |2023-11-14T13:14:52-06:00November 14, 2023|

In memoriam: Kevin Yonce

Former Industrial Fabrics Association International (now ATA) Chairman Kevin Yonce passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on April 29, 2023. Yonce was born January 24, 1970, in Urbana, Ill. He was a lifelong resident of Champaign-Urbana and a 1988 graduate of Urbana High School. Yonce is survived by his mother, Wanda, brother [...]

By |2023-05-01T09:02:03-05:00May 1, 2023|

OSHA administers $11.7 million in training grants

The U.S. Department of Labor will provide a funding opportunity for $11.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to support the delivery of training and education to help workers and employers identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards. Administered by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the grants will target disadvantaged, underserved, low-income, and other hard-to-reach, [...]

By |2022-06-22T13:20:00-05:00June 22, 2022|

Watershed Geo strategic hires

Watershed Geo strategic hires Randy Thompson, Daniel Ward and Trey Hardin bring years of experience to Georgia-based geosynthetics company. New Watershed Geosynthetics LLC employees Randy Thompson, Daniel Ward and Trey Hardin. Photograph courtesy of Watershed Geosynthetics LLC Three leading industry professionals are bringing their talent to the growing team at Watershed Geosynthetics LLC of Alpharetta, [...]

By |2022-04-28T01:49:00-05:00April 28, 2022|

Your extrusion welding rod matters

Solmax discusses why choosing your extrusion welding rod matters, and the best ways to perform an extrusion weld on a geomembrane. Circular geomembrane extrusion weld. Photograph courtesy of Solmax Extrusion welding is a highly effective seaming method that’s primarily used for detailed patching work on polymeric geomembranes such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). It also works well [...]

By |2022-04-27T01:49:00-05:00April 27, 2022|
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