U.S. President Donald Trump announced Aug. 11 that the tariff on Chinese imports will remain at the same rate—30%—for an additional 90 days. China's 10% tariff on American imports will also stay at the same rate. The announcement was made shortly before the U.S. tariff on Chinese imports was set to increase to 145%. This [...]

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced several modifications to tariff rates for various countries and imported products.   The president has increased the tariff on Canadian imports from 25% to 35%, effective Aug. 1. Mexican goods will continue to be taxed at 25% after President Trump spoke with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and agreed not [...]

The European Union (EU) and the U.S. announced a trade agreement July 27 that sets a 15% tariff on most EU goods, effective Aug. 1. The 15% tariff applies to all EU exports currently subject to reciprocal tariffs, including automobiles and automobile parts, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. It does not apply to the U.S. tariff on [...]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released updated guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures that the organization said will make it easier for employers — especially small businesses — to fix hazards quickly and stay in compliance. “All employers should be offered the opportunity to comply with regulations that help maintain a [...]

Lavish Event Rentals, Miami, has expanded to Orlando, bringing its collection of luxury rental items to central Florida. The company’s offerings include tableware from brands such as Hermès, Versace, Baccarat and Christofle, and a range of custom-built pieces and designs by architectural creatives like Philippe Starck, Frank Gehry and Florence Knoll. Lavish was born out of 2R [...]

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs outlined in Executive Order 14266 are on pause until Aug. 1, 2025, which were initially set to take effect July 9. This pause does not apply to those outlined in Executive Order 14298, Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates To Reflect Discussions With the People’s Republic of China. President Trump [...]

Working under clear tents can amplify the heat, putting workers at additional risk. Event design by Michelle Leo Events. Tent by All Out Event Rental. Photo by Gideon Photography. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Heat Illness Prevention campaign has developed two new education resources for employers and workers. The first resource is a fact [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Photo courtesy of MKMc Photography. Tablescapes Event Rentals has announced the grand opening of its new showroom located in Milwaukee. The showroom opened to the public on May 1, 2025, offering event planners, venues, caterers and private clients the opportunity to explore a wide range of rental products firsthand. A soft opening for industry vendors will [...]