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The Tariff Rollercoaster Continues
If you’ve been following our coverage of the tariff situation — from the 15% EU import duty announced in July 2025 to the collapse of the de minimis exemption last fall — you know we’ve been living through extraordinary uncertainty. The latest chapter arrived on February 20, 2026, when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down…
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European Import Tariffs, a Burden on Small Businesses
Small businesses thrive on agility, tight margins, and close customer relationships. When tariffs are imposed on goods imported from the European Union, we feel the squeeze acutely. High duties translate into elevated costs, eroded profit margins, and a scramble to remain competitive. A New 15% Duty on European Imports On July 27, 2025, President Trump…
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How Anchor Stones are Made
Come take a factory tour by video and see how Anchor Stones are made from natural materials; quartz sand, linseed oil, chalk, and pigment. Anchor Stones have been manufactured in Rudolstadt Germany since the 1880s and enjoy a long and interesting history.
