U.S. Tariffs on Brazil Natural Stone Could Return
Quartzite and Other Stone varieties would be exempt from 25% duty proposed by U.S. Trade Representative.
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Up-to-the-minute reports on what’s going on with stone, other hard surfaces and allied industries.
California Quartz Stoppage Inches Closer to Reality
No ban yet, but state workplace-safety-standards board directs CalOSHA to draft emergency standards to cease engineered-stone fabrication and installation.
USITC Sends Tariff-Rate Quartz Quota to President
Final decision to come within 60 days on federal agency’s recommendations.
Quartz-Surface Import Action Gets Another Washington Airing
The U.S. Trade Representative posted notice of a June 16 hearing on remedy to aid domestic manufacturers.
USITC Offers Quartz Import “Remedy”
Recommendation would aid U.S. surface makers with variable tariff levels for four years, but no hard limit on foreign shipments.
Colorado Jury Awards Silicosis Victim $16.8 Million
However, more than 60% of responsibility lies with parents’ fabrication shop.
Fewer Attendees at Coverings Doesn’t Hurt Brazil
Country’s natural-stone exporters tally nearly $16 million in deals during April trade event.
ISFA to Hold Regional Summit in Cleveland
Fabricator-oriented sessions set for May 12-14.
Cambria Appoints New CCO
Elizabeth Hurley will oversee all sales and develop growth strategies with partners and customers.
Call for Pinnacle and Tucker Entries
Entries due by June 20 for annual programs honoring projects involving Natural Stone Institute members.
