Category: 2026
April U.S. Hard-Surface Imports Still Lagging
April imports of hard surfaces trail 2025 shipments. Plus, China’s up-and-down exports last year.
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New Brazil Tariff Could Include Stone
Extra tariffs may come back for most Brazilian natural stone under a new Section 301 action in Washingfon.
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US Trade Rep to Review Quartz Safeguard
The U.S. Trade Representative will review the Safeguard remedy recommendations made by the USITC.
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USITC Offers Tariff Rate Quota on Quartz-Surface Imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission hears remedy proposals concerning quartz-surface imports.
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USITC Considers Quartz-Surface Import Remedy
The U.S. International Trade Commission hears remedy proposals concerning quartz-surface imports.
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Quartz-Import Safeguard Action Moves Forward
The safeguard action on quartz-surface imports moves forward. Also, a licensing bill for fabricators shows up in California.
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Impressions of the Xiamen Stone Fair 2026
A view of the world’s largest hard-surface event; also, new air-respirator study now available online.
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Will Change Come to U.S. Quartz Market?
Federal commission hears quartz safeguard issue’s pros and cons; Caesarstone announces 2025 results.
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Tariffs Still Hard-Surface Issue After Supreme Court Ruling
Extra tariffs remain — in part — after Supreme Court strikes down President Trump’s IEEPA actions.
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Cambria Alleges Patent-Infringement Imports
Cambria seeks halt to some imports over patent dispute; TISE 2026 wrap-up; 500+ at C.Next.
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ISFA Offers Plan to Curb California Silicosis
ISFA proposes solution to curb California silicosis crisis; Congress hears sides on silicosis-lawsuit-liability waiver.
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Doctors Call for California Quartz-Surface Ban
Doctors petition California rulemakers to ban quartz-surface use; Safeguard quartz-import action back on track.
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