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Truist Analyzes Tariff Impacts on Flooring Sector, 55% of Which is Imported

Washington, DC, April 4, 2025-"Tariff impacts remain a fluid situation, making a definitive judgment on the impact hard,” reports Truist.

DOC to Investigate Impact of Wood Imports on National Security

Sterling, VA, April 4, 2025-"President Trump directed the U.S. Department of Commerce to investigate how imports of wood products affect national security,” according to the Decorative Hardwoods Association.

Virginia Tile Sells Woodworking Products Distribution Arm to Wilsonart

Livonia, MI, April 4, 2025-Virginia Tile, a division of Transom Capital Group-backed Artivo Surfaces, has announced the sale of its woodworking products distribution business to Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces.

Employment Rose by 228,000 in March, Unemployment Flat

Washington, DC, April 4, 2025—Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 228,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

I4F Forms Partnership with PurChem Systems

Turnhout, Belgium, April 4, 2025—I4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has entered into a technology partnership agreement with PurChem Systems for its patented technologies, including SilentTouch and OneLayer.

Trump's Tariff List Unveiled

Washington, DC, April 3, 2025-“U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of tariffs on Wednesday, arguing that they would allow the United States to economically flourish,” reports BBC.

Trade Deficit Narrowed by $8 Billion in February

Washington, DC, April 3, 2025—The goods and services deficit was $122.7 billion in February, down $8.0 billion from $130.7 billion in January, revised, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced.

Initial Jobless Claims Declined by 6,000 in Week Ending March 29

Washington, DC, April 3, 2025—In the week ending March 29, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 219,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Department of Labor.

WW Flooring Group Earns NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification

St. Charles, MO, April 3, 2025—WW Flooring Group, manufacturer of Maine Traditions, is the latest company to earn NWFA/NOFMA Mill Certification from the National Wood Flooring Association.

Havwoods Names Rebecca Jeffery Head of Marketing

New York, NY, April 3, 2025-Havwoods has announced the appointment of Rebecca Jeffery as head of U.K. and U.S. marketing.

Builders Constructing Smallest Homes in 15 Years

Washington, DC, April 2, 2025--Data from the U.S. Census Bureau confirm that builders are constructing smaller homes, reports the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB).

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