Tag: trade
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Could Trump’s trade war make green energy cheaper in the UK?
As the US under President Donald Trump escalates tariffs on Chinese goods – particularly clean energy components – industry insiders say the UK could become a key alternative market. The trade war may divert solar panels, batteries, wind turbine parts and heat pump components from the US to Europe, increasing supply and driving down costs.…
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Tara Toro Joins Trade Group Women’s Committee Leadership
Expanding its commitment to leadership in the community of building industry professionals locally and nationally, RKTB Architects has announced that Tara Toro, the firm’s operations manager, was recently selected to serve as Vice Chairwoman for the Women’s Committee of the Queens & Bronx Building Association (QBBA), an organization representing the residential and commercial construction industry…
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Service Trade Pros Announces Launch of Emergency Electrical Repair Services
Service Trade Pros, a top-rated Electrician in Naples, Fl, is happy to announce the launch of its emergency electrical repair services. The new service joins the company’s commitment to offering both residential and commercial customers services on the same day they place their call ensure a swift and reliable response to electrical issues. Specializing in…
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Tariffs & Trade: Shaping the Future of Metal Construction & Design
Navigating a turbulent economic landscape has become the order of the day for the metal construction industry. In a recent webinar hosted by METALCON Online, industry leaders came together to discuss the impacts of tariffs, supply chain disruptions and shifting market dynamics on the metal construction sector. With METALCON 2025 approaching, now is the time…
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Women’s trade organization granted temporary restraining order in DOL, Trump DEI case
The face of diversity, equity and inclusion continues to change with a recent victory by Chicago Women in Trades. A judge granted CWIT a temporary restraining order on March 27 in its case against President Donald Trump’s anti-DEI executive orders. Initially, the nonprofit, which seeks to amplify the presence of tradeswomen in their industries, filed…
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British Steel closure: trade body in plea for ‘swift resolution’
The main trade association representing the structural steel sector in the UK said “it is dearly hoped” that the government and the Chinese owner of British Steel will reach an agreement to invest in new electric arc furnaces and secure the future of the business. Last week, British Steel launched a consultation that could result…
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Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions
Listen to the article 1 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. U.S. trade policy is rapidly changing under President Donald Trump. After vowing to implement wide-sweeping duties on the campaign trail, Trump has signed multiple executive orders enacting higher levies and initiated multiple trade reviews over the last…
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Parents Support Trade Careers – Research and Careers in Trades Week
Backed by strong bipartisan support, career and technical education programs are flourishing, and careers are projected to experience faster-than-average job growth from 2023 to 2033. They also offer earning potential that exceeds the median wage across all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). It is, perhaps for these reasons, that 89%…
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Arizona SkillsUSA competition showcases trade options
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The construction industry faces a stark shortage of workers, but programs and people across the country are working at the local level to solve the problem. This series highlights those efforts helping to recruit the next generation…
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iBuild Central Florida hosting trade competition, job fair
iBuild Central Florida is on a mission to change how students approach graduation. With that graduation date approaching, iBuild Central Florida plans to celebrate students and adults pursuing careers in the construction industry and giving them an opportunity to demonstrate their skills. The 501c3 nonprofit will do that by celebrating trade-bound students that don’t always…