Retailers Expect To “Eat” Latest Tariff Hikes, Not Raise Prices
In recent conversations with several leading retail executives, all said they expected this year to have to “eat” higher import prices. The “gift” of inflation triggered by supply chain logjams…
Hershey Co lays off some workers this week
The chocolatier has hiked prices on its candies to offset rising costs over the last several years. Consumers continued to buy its popular treats despite the increases, but sentiment has…
Saratoga Flag Company Leads Delegation To Washington To Protest Chinese Flag Imports
The National Independent Flag Dealers Association, representing 13 family businesses traveled to Washington, D.C., from all corners of the country, seeking swift solutions to the rise of threats created by…
Consumers Haven’t Noticed a Price Hike from Tariffs…and Tariffs Aren’t a Sales Tax
Tariffs first impact the foreign producer or the importer. They are the ones who decide whether to “absorb” this cost—or pass it down the supply chain. Unlike sales taxes, which…
New Research From The Vision Council Finds More Than Half of U.S. Consumers Value ‘Made in the USA’ Products
“Our latest research highlights the growing importance of Made in the USA labeling as an important factor in consumer decision-making,” said Alysse Henkel, vice president of research and inSights at…
Biden Administration Implements Tariff Increase on China to Protect PA Workers, Jobs, Manufacturers
“These tariff increases are a significant step to crack down on China’s trade cheating and protect American manufacturing and national security. We’re sending a clear signal to the Chinese Communist…
PPE Manufacturer Radians to Expand Memphis Headquarters
“This headquarters expansion is Radians’ largest in the last 10 years,” said CEO Mike Tutor. “It reaffirms our long-term dedication to the Memphis community and the re-shoring of USA-based manufacturing.”…
Zekelman Industries Launches Demand Domestic Campaign
“Domestic manufacturing is important to our country because it supports American jobs, American communities, and American prosperity,” said Barry Zekelman, CEO of Zekelman Industries. “When we bring product from overseas,…
Patriotic Spending is on the Rise
As the nation continues to navigate through challenging times, there has been a noticeable increase in Patriotic Spending among consumers. From American flags and merchandise to supporting local businesses, this trend reflects…
Siemens invests $60 million to open high-speed rail manufacturing facility in New York
Siemens Mobility has announced plans to build a high-speed rail production facility in Horseheads, New York. The manufacturing plant, which will be the first of its kind in the U.S.,…