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AEC Secures Extended Trade Relief for U.S. Extruders

The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) extended the domestic industry’s relief from dumped and subsidized imports of aluminum extrusions from China. The ITC made its decision under a required five-year “sunset review” covering … Continue reading

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Federal Reserve Hikes Interest Rates By 0.75% to Combat Rising Inflation

The Federal Reserve raised the stakes in the fight to combat rising inflation on Wednesday, hiking interest rates by 0.75% in an effort to douse cold water on historic inflation. The rate hike is the largest increase since 1994. This … Continue reading

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United States, EU Throw Weight Behind Sanctions

Financial sanctions have dealt a “pretty significant blow” to Russia, says Isabelle Icso, director of international policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. More sanctions are likely on the way courtesy of the U.S. and the European … Continue reading

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After a Year Without Shows, China Glass Exhibition 2021 Returns

While almost all in-person events were canceled in 2020, people are once again starting to gather in person. From May 6-9, the China Glass Exhibition took place at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, though it attracted a smaller crowd … Continue reading

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The Bad News is There’s a Great Recession Coming. The Good News? It’s Not til 2030

The next few years should be strong for the glass and fenestration industries, but companies better use that time to prepare for the possibility of a huge economic shock in 2030, according to Alan Beaulieu, the president of ITR Economics, … Continue reading

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