2026: New Year, New-ish Trends

Yesterday, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced new 25% duties on many imports from Brazil starting July 22, with a wide-ranging list of exemptions that includes beef and coffee. This follows the fresh set of additional Section 301 tariffs USTR proposed on the imports of goods coming in from 60 countries. ICYMI: Trump Administration […]

When PPAI unveiled its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan at The PPAI Expo in January, Association leaders described it as both aspirational and operational – a framework for where the branded merchandise industry should be headed and how PPAI will help move it forward. Over the coming months, members will begin to see some of the plan’s […]

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday that blocks enforcement of California SB 343, the state’s “Truth in Labeling” law for recyclable materials, which was scheduled to begin October 4. Focused on products and packaging sold into the state, the law limits use of certain claims – the triangular chasing arrows symbol, resin identification codes […]