President Reinstates Canada and Mexico de Minimis Exemptions
March 4, 2025
President Donald Trump on Sunday signed an amendment to an executive order levying tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
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Wood Product Tariffs May Be Next
March 4, 2025
President Donald Trump issued orders to review imported wood products. Imported lauan wood is a critical component of many RVs.
Tariffs Take Effect
March 4, 2025
Imported goods from Canada and Mexico are subject to 25% tariffs today. Canada and Mexico leaders said they would issue retaliatory tariffs.
Copper Tariffs Could Come Next
February 26, 2025
President Donald Trump instructed Commerce Department Secretary Howard Lutnick to review whether copper tariffs are required to protect national security.
President Says Canada and Mexico Tariffs Will Occur
February 25, 2025
President Donald Trump said Monday the 25% tariffs his administration planned to put on Canadian and Mexican products will be issued next week.
Countries Prepare Tariffs Affecting RV Industry
February 3, 2025
President Donald Trump issued executive orders Saturday to initiate broad tariffs on imported products from Canada, China and Mexico.
Dometic Reports Sales Decreases in 2024
January 30, 2025
Dometic finished 2024 with fourth-quarter sales decreases. President and CEO Juan Vargues said, “2024 was a difficult year impacted by restrained consumer spending and customers continuing to be cautious with their inventory levels.”
Government Reports January Job Growth Doubles Expectations
February 2, 2024
January nonfarm payroll growth doubled analysts’ estimates, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
Supply-Chain Inflation Continues to Ease
December 13, 2023
Wholesale prices were flat in November after a large decline in October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
RVing Fuels $1 Trillion Outdoor Rec Economy
November 17, 2023
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported the outdoor recreation economy topped a total gross output of $1 trillion. RVing was the top outdoor recreation segment by gross output in 2022.
Wholesale Prices Tumble Throughout Supply Chain
November 17, 2023
Wholesale prices in October posted their biggest decline in 3½ years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Economist to Address Politics in RV Market
October 27, 2023
John Augustine of Huntington National Bank will examine U.S. politics and how they relate to the strength of the RV industry in a workshop in the dealer/GM track at the RVDA Convention/Expo.
