On this episode of the Trade Guys, Bill and Scott discuss the upcoming 2026 review of the USMCA and the state of trade in North America. They also examine recent cooperation between the United States and China on counternarcotics and port fees and ponder whether...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a proposed rule Nov. 13 that would modify reporting requirements for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The revision seeks to improve data accuracy, add clarity for...

Open Threads, a nonprofit in Cleveland’s Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood, has a mission of training and empowering community members in the sewing trade. In 2024 alone, Open Threads welcomed 94 students to its sewing basics classes and 57 to its workshops.  ...

A Virginia startup is quietly revolutionizing fashion recycling with a breakthrough that has captured the attention of some of the world’s largest clothing brands. Circ has developed a proprietary chemical process that separates blended fabrics back into their...

Hemp is often referred to as a “miracle fiber.” It is exceptionally strong, highly durable and known for its environmental advantages. Its tensile strength can reach up to eight times that of cotton. Instead of degrading over time, hemp fibers grow softer with use and...

Steakholder Foods Ltd., a global innovator in alternative proteins and 3D printing technologies, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Twine Solutions, is expanding its collaboration with Henderson Sewing Machine Co.* to accelerate adoption of waterless,...