WFB EditorsNewsU.S. Suspends Plans to Increase Chinese Tariffs to 30%The U.S. said it will suspend plans to increase tariffs on $250 billion worth of Chinese products to 30%, NPR reports.October 14, 2019NewsU.S. Trade Office Denies 86% of Tariff Exemption Requests So FarSince the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) opened an appeals process June 30 for exemption from the 25% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese products, it has received more than 31,000 exemption requests from companies, The Wall Street Journal reports.October 14, 2019NewsWFB Caption Contest: ‘Ghost Contractor’October 14, 2019NewsFlooded Middle School Gym Floor Becomes Hulking Waves of Maple“We’ve been through it before,” Director of Maintenance Phillip Matthews says of the swollen gym floor.October 14, 2019New ProductsWOCA Offers Advanced XP 2K Water-Based FinishWOCA’s Advanced XP 2K is a two-component water-based finish that features a high resistance to black heel marks, scratches and stains, the company says. It is designed for high-traffic and commercial areas and is available in matte, satin and semi-gloss.woodcareusa.comOctober 14, 2019NewsMan Films Attempt to Yank Nail From Leg After Nail Gun MisfireA man in Savannah, Ga., is recovering after shooting a 3-inch penny nail into his left thigh while building a wooden play pirate ship, according to Newsflare.October 14, 2019NewsSee the 2019 Australasian Timber Flooring Association Wood Floors of the YearThe Australasian Timber Flooring Association (ATFA) announced the following winners of its 2019 Floor of the Year Awards. The winners were honored at a gala in Melbourne, Australia, in August.October 11, 2019NewsRising Sea Levels Spur the Rise of ‘Ghost Forests’ Along East CoastThe rapid rise of sea levels along the mid-Atlantic coast has given rise to an increasing amount of what are known as “ghost forests,” the New York Times reports.October 9, 2019NewsShaw Senior VP of Sales to Race in Ironman Championship for St. Jude HospitalShaw Senior VP of Sales Scott Sandlin will race in the most famous Ironman race of all—the 140.6-mile Vega Ironman World Championship on the Big Island of Hawaii—on Oct. 12 to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.October 9, 2019NewsSmall Business Optimism Dips 1.3 Points in SeptemberThe small business optimism index fell 1.3 points in September but remains historically high, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).October 9, 2019Previous PagePage 188 of 982Next PageTop StoriesRetailThriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsFrom reimagined showrooms and mobile studios to thoughtful mentorship, employee empowerment and social media marketing, these WFB Outstanding Retailers are proving that personalized service is key to long-term success.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringContractingHow I Do These Jobs: Refinishing DecksNewsRecognizing Wood Floor Contractors: Enter the 2025 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal ContestSponsor ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
