USTR launches Section 301 investigations, U.S. and Mexico begin USMCA joint review

March 16, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced on March 11 the launch of investigations into Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974. Additionally, Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced the first round of discussions in preparation for the joint review of the U.S…
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Webinar – Town of Paonia: Temporary Water Storage Solution – April 1

March 13, 2026  |  News

The webinar will be presented by Pat Elliott, Director of Installation at Colorado Linings International, and Alex Nichols, Regional Sales Lead at Colorado Linings International.
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24 states file case challenging tariffs imposed by President Trump

March 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Twenty-four states filed a case in the U.S. Court of International Trade against U.S. President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and others on March 5, 2026. The lawsuit challenges President Trump’s imposition of global tariffs under Sectio…
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Judge issues tariff refund order, U.S. CBP says it needs 45 days

March 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

On March 4, Court of International Trade Judge Richard Eaton ruled that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must refund money collected in reciprocal tariffs imposed last year by U.S. President Donald Trump. The judge ruled that U.S. CBP must immediately liquidate all unliquidated entries witho…
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Officine Maccaferri planning new South Carolina facility

March 4, 2026  |  News

Officine Maccaferri announced this week that it will expand its U.S. manufacturing footprint with a significant investment in Synteen Technical Fabrics Inc. with a newly renovated, multi-technology production facility in Fort Lawn, S.C.
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Chemco Group expands into North America

March 3, 2026  |  News

Chemco Group has announced its entry into the North American market through the establishment of a regional office and logistics platform focused initially on geotextiles and technical building materials.
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Entries open for 2026 America’s Transportation Awards

March 2, 2026  |  News

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials has opened the nomination portal for the 2026 America’s Transportation Awards competition.
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ATA State of the Industry survey responses due March 6

February 26, 2026  |  ATA News, News

Advanced Textile Association’s (ATA’s) annual State of the Industry survey is accepting responses through March 6. The survey allows members to share their thoughts on the current state of the textile industry and what they envision for the future. It takes less than 10 minutes to comple…
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AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions Annual Meeting set for June

February 25, 2026  |  News

AASHTO's Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions Annual Meeting will be held June 21-25, 2026, in Savannah, Ga.
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Geosynthetics Conference opens call for abstracts

February 24, 2026  |  News

The call for abstracts for Geosynthetics Conference 2027 is now open.
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