by Michael Fisher | Aug 10, 2026 | News & Announcements, State of Freight, Uncategorized
Much to update you on with the current U.S. tariff policy. Buckle up… IEEPA Tariff Refunds: To date, the Trump Administration has returned $100 billion in tariffs that were illegally levied under the “Liberation Day” IEEPA (International Emergency Economic...
by Michael Fisher | May 4, 2026 | Manufacturing, News & Announcements
Tariff Update: Past, Present and Future Updated: May 4, 2026 The landscape through which tariffs are charged to U.S. importers is still subject to a great degree of uncertainty and complexity, albeit a bit less chaotic than what we all experienced throughout...
by Michael Fisher | Apr 8, 2026 | Manufacturing, News & Announcements
Recently, plastic resin suppliers in China have been giving notice to factories that, due to the U.S.-Israel war in the Middle East and instability with global oil prices, plastic resin costs may be on the rise. As plastic resins are petroleum products, this impacts a...
by Michael Fisher | Jan 27, 2026 | Manufacturing, News & Announcements, Toy & Game Manufacturing
The partnership combines nearly 70 years of experience in project management, electronics engineering, and global toy and game manufacturing. GPI is announcing a mutually beneficial manufacturing partnership with Kawakids. This is a strategic partnership meant...
by Michael Fisher | Dec 30, 2025 | Custom Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Toy & Game Manufacturing
Just as there are many different types of plastics, so too are there different types of molds that can be utilized for producing all sorts of plastic pieces. And, there are a number of factors that influence the type and size of mold that can be produced. These...
