WFB EditorsNewsTrump Threatens to Impose 25% Chinese Tariff Increase May 10In an announcement that came as a surprise to Chinese officials, President Trump tweeted May 5 that he planned to increase the tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese products to 25% by Friday, May 10, the New York Times reports.For 10 months, China has been paying Tariffs to the USA of 25% on 50 Billion Dollars of High Tech, and 10% on 200 Billion Dollars of other goods. These payments are partially responsible for our great economic results. The 10% will go up to 25% on Friday. 325 Billions Dollars....May 6, 2019NewsFlooring Retailer Falls Victim to $6,400 Credit Card ScamA flooring retailer in Cranston, R.I., is on the hook for a $6,400 bill after accepting payment from a customer using a stolen credit card, NBC 10 News reports.May 6, 2019NewsUzin Names Pieter de Lange Director of Manufacturing, SafetyUzin Utz (Aurora, Colo.) announced the appointment of Pieter de Lange to director of manufacturing and safety.May 6, 2019NewsBox of Wood Floor Finish Rags Causes House Fire in IdahoA cardboard box filled with rags used to apply finish to hardwood flooring is being cited as the cause of a fire that broke out on the back porch of a house in Hidden Springs, Idaho, KTVB reports.Tonight at 7:50 we responded to a fire on N Humphreys Way in a large two-story home. The fire is now under control and the cause is not yet known. pic.twitter.com/DsmHsKiSoFMay 6, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: Construction Spending Falls 0.9%; Used Sanders Sought; Haro RecognizedConstruction spending dropped 0.9% in March to $1.3 trillion compared with February, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Overall spending is down 0.8% year-over-year. Residential construction spending fell 1.8% compared with February and declined 8.4% year-over-year. Nonresidential spending fell 0.3%, but is up 4.8% year-over-year. The full report can be viewed here.May 6, 2019NewsEducation Guild to Hold Kiln-Drying Class For Hardwood Flooring ProsThe Floor Education Guild will hold a kiln-drying class for hardwood flooring professionals Aug. 5–6 at the Blue Ridge Hotel and Conference Center in Roanoke, Va.May 1, 2019NewsPending Home Sales Have 3.8% Boost in MarchPending home sales increased 3.8% in March compared with February, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).May 1, 2019NewsHome Prices Up 4% Year-Over-Year in FebruaryHome prices grew 4.0% year-over-year in February, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index. The price growth slowed from January, which recorded a 4.2% annual increase in home prices.May 1, 2019NewsDomotex Asia Attendance Grows 11% in 2019Organizers of the 21st annual Domotex Asia/Chinafloor trade show announced the event drew 66,870 attendees, an 11% increase compared with its 2018 show.May 1, 2019New ProductsCali Introduces Hardwood Meritage CollectionCali Bamboo’s Meritage Collection includes eight styles of engineered European white oak flooring, including Vineyard Oak (pictured). The 3/5-inch-thick flooring is wire-brushed, tongue-and-groove milled and features seven coats of aluminum oxide finish.calibamboo.comMay 1, 2019Previous PagePage 217 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 ContentSawdust in Our Veins
