Tariff Talks
Atlas Market Brief: How The Iran Conflict Is Impacting Manufacturing Costs
March 2026 | Updated July 24, 2026 JULY 24 UPDATE: A lot has happened in the five weeks since our last update. The short version: the June 17 peace deal collapsed, U.S.-Iran fighting has escalated into what looks like sustained warfare, and Section 122 tariffs expired at midnight last night, but a Section 301 replacement…
Read MoreNavigating the Manufacturing Slowdown: How Strategic Partnerships Create Stability
Economic headlines over the past two weeks have been grim for U.S. manufacturing. Federal Reserve data show that total industrial production slipped 0.1 % in July and manufacturing output was unchanged, suggesting little momentum (federalreserve.gov). Durable‑goods orders, driven by a plunge in transportation equipment, tumbled 9.3 % in June (census.gov), while orders across all manufactured goods fell…
Read MoreTariff Update Part 4: Navigating the “Tariff Squeeze” During the 90-Day Tariff Pause
In an unexpected yet welcome move, the U.S. and China recently agreed to a temporary 90-day pause on elevated tariffs, significantly reducing import duties from previously high levels down to roughly 30%. For manufacturers like us at Atlas—and many of our clients who rely on imported components such as fastening hardware—this shift offers some much-needed…
Read MoreReshoring Sheet Metal Fabrication: A Smart Move in a Tariff-Driven World
As global trade tensions rise and tariffs continue to disrupt offshore manufacturing economics, OEMs across industries are rethinking their supply chain strategies. For those relying on precision sheet metal fabrication, reshoring production has become more than a patriotic talking point—it’s a strategic business decision. Why Sheet Metal Is Primed for Reshoring Unlike highly commoditized components,…
Read MoreTariff Update Part 2: April Market Impacts and Pricing Volatility
April 2025 – On the heels of new tariff announcements, the steel market is experiencing significant volatility. On April 2, the U.S. administration expanded its tariff regime under a so-called “Liberation Day” policy. The new measures, aimed at broadening tariff coverage and pressuring trade partners, include: These April tariffs are in addition to the existing…
Read More2025 Tariff Update: Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Rise to 25% and Global Trade Tensions Mount
UPDATE April 7th, 2025 – Click Here March 14, 2025 – The trade landscape has shifted dramatically with the confirmation of new U.S. tariffs and ensuing responses from key trading partners. The United States government has confirmed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, a move that is impacting a wide range of industrial materials…
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