NEWS

Sales of cabinets continued to fall in October. Sales volume was down 13.3% in October 2024 vs. October 2023. The volume of cabinet sales has fallen by 6% year-to-date, while the dollar value fell by 2.8% year-to-date.

Read more: October Trend of Business Report →

President-elect Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on all products entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico as one of his first executive orders, designed to force Canada and Mexico to address illegal immigration and the flow of fentanyl across U.S. borders. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau already met with Trump to discuss the issue. Trump has also proposed an additional 10% tariff on imports from China.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVII, Issue XXII: EU Votes To Delay EUDR | Hardwood Federation Candidates Win In A Landslide | CARB Proposes Formaldehyde Rule Changes | Commerce Issues Final Ruling On Cabinet Duties

What surprising piece of equipment are NASA and the U.S. Forest Service using to help firefighters communicate, and how will it help?

Answer: High-altitude balloons will provide cell service to firefighters who are battling fires in remote areas.

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There are eight flooring trends that will dominate in 2025, according to Martha Stewart Living. The leading trend is biophilic design—connecting to nature, or bringing the outdoors inside—which is the result of a shift towards a more eco-friendly outlook. Along the same lines, expect more consumers to choose natural alternatives over artificial flooring.