Section 338 tariffs on Canadian imports paused until Aug. 22

August 19, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Following an agreement between the U.S. and Canada Aug. 18, the U.S. has paused the implementation of tariffs on certain goods from Canada for three days, delaying the effective date to Aug. 22. The 50% tariffs were set to take effect Aug. 19 pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. They w…
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U.S. imposes new tariffs following Section 301 investigation

August 14, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Sixty trade partners of the U.S. are subject to new tariffs following the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 investigation into concerns about forced labor. The investigation began in March, with the USTR determining in June that the acts, policies and practices of the economies were &#822…
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2026 International Achievement Award submissions due Aug. 28

August 13, 2026  |  ATA News, Expo News, Industry News, News

Submissions for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA) are due Aug. 28.
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Registration open for ATA webinar: A Complete Security Blueprint

August 12, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Registration is open for the Complete Security Blueprint webinar, Aug. 26, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free for ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. A Complete Security Blueprint will provide a practical roadmap for building and maturing an effective cybe…
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U.S. imposes additional tariffs on Canada

August 7, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump announced July 20 that 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada will be imposed beginning Aug. 19. The tariffs are pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and are in response to “Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” according to a White…
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Seaman Corporation expands Wooster headquarters

July 29, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Seaman Corporation announced that the company has completed its 10,200-square-foot headquarters expansion in Wooster, Ohio. The new space features additional offices and open-area workstations, a large, multipurpose gathering room and increased parking capacity for the Wooster team and visitors. The…
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U.S. textile groups unite behind trade incentive program to strengthen U.S. manufacturing

July 6, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Industry organizations representing U.S. textile manufacturers, apparel brands and retailers urged the Trump administration to adopt a newly developed textile and apparel trade incentive program they proposed in a joint submission to the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) July 6. This is th…
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Saint-Gobain completes sale of technical textile business

June 5, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Saint-Gobain, a French construction company with a focus on sustainability, has completed the sale of HKO in Germany and Deltec in France, the company’s technical textiles business that manufactures components for high-temperature insulation for automotive and industrial applications. HKO and …
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Arvind Advanced Materials acquires Dalco-GFT, entering U.S. market

June 2, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Arvind Advanced Materials Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of India-based Arvind Ltd., announced the acquisition of nearly 61% stake in Dalco-GFT, a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized needle-punched nonwoven specialty fabrics. Arvind Advanced Materials supplies solutions for sectors such as prote…
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New Mexico PFAS Protection Act rule effective July 1

June 1, 2026  |  Industry News, News

New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board finalized a rule (20.13.2 NMAC) regulating intentionally added PFAS in consumer products, effective July 1. The rule establishes a process for manufacturers to submit currently unavoidable use (CUU) proposals for exemption from state requirements, in ad…
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