September 17, 2018 Trump Plans to Move Ahead with Tariffs on $200 Billion in China Goods
Even as top officials from China and the U.S. are discussing the possibility of a summit meeting to resolve the trade issues, the Administration said it would move ahead with tariffs on the next $200 billion in goods made in China. SFIA State of Industry Finds Modest Gains in 2017
The industry rose 2.4% in 2017 compared to 2.3% GDP growth, according to the trade group’s annual report. Plantronics Sued over Sport Headphones
Plaintiff Phil Shin is suing the electronics maker claiming that the BackBeat FIT wireless headphones are not sweatproof and waterproof as claimed, and that the battery fails quickly when exposed to moisture. Kipling Sues over Bag Knockoffs
The sport bag maker is suing 30 online marketplace sellers and manufacturers who are selling bags that knock off the Kipling trade dress, including overall look, crinkled fabric, zipper arrangement and emblem. Sporting Goods Sales Declined in August
Adjusted sales for sporting goods/hobby/book and music stores continued their eight-month slide, dropping 4% to $6,635 million in Aug. from $6,907 million last year, according to Commerce Dept. data. Etcetera: Moncler, New Era, Burton
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