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U.S. to exit Paris Climate Agreement
President Trump has formally notified the United Nations that the U.S. will begin the yearlong process of withdrawing from the […]
Section 232 exclusion process updates
Companies can apply for exclusions from Section 232 tariffs if a steel/aluminum product is not available domestically in sufficient quantity […]
Steel/aluminum tariffs under increased scrutiny
The Senate Finance Committee is considering two bills that would limit a president’s ability to impose Section 232 tariffs to […]
Exclusion process for Section 301 List 4A tariffs announced; extensions considered
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced a process for requesting exclusions from Section 301 tariffs for products on List 4A subject to 15 percent […]
2019 USMCA vote uncertain
Despite continuing conversations between the nine-member U.S. House of Representatives’ working group and the White House regarding the U.S. – Mexico […]
Recycling bins mandated for businesses in California
California has passed Assembly Bill 827 mandating that businesses that provide customer access and are required to arrange for recycling services, also […]
Here’s what you should know about Generation Z
During the last few years, many companies have focused on how to train, recruit and retain millennials. However, a new […]
Member spotlight – Worcester Industrial Products/The Shortening Shuttle®
Member since: 2012Industry: Waste Oil TransportWebsite: https://shortening-shuttle.net The concept of The Shortening Shuttle® began with a man and his wife cleaning restaurants, which […]
Canada bans R-134A and R-404A after Dec. 31 without essential-purpose permit
The Air-conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is continuing its work with Environmental and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) to secure an essential-purpose permit to […]
New EPA rule lightening HFC restrictions in final review
At the same time numerous states are looking to regulate HFCs, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) draft regulation rescinding Obama-era rules […]