Dozens of countries have suspended or restricted shipments to the U.S. this week ahead of the elimination of the de minimis loophole, which previously allowed low-value imports to enter the country duty-free.
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Best in Branding: The First Branded Hot Wheels, Chipotle Goes Back to School & More
From Chipotle dorm merch to Guinness “Pintmobiles,” here are a few of the clever print and promo campaigns ASI Media spotted making headlines this month.
Read MoreHPG Moves HandStands & Origaudio to Texas Production Center, Closes Salt Lake City Facility
The move is the Counselor Top 40 supplier’s latest effort to consolidate production at the company’s new 135,000-square-foot facility in Sunnyvale, TX, which opened earlier in 2025.
Read MoreTrump Delays Higher Tariffs on China Until November
The president’s executive order extends the tentative trade truce between the U.S. and China for another 90 days to Nov. 10.
Read MoreHow Would Promo Pros Rate Their Tariff Concerns? We Asked Them
Four months after sweeping tariffs were first announced, firms are adapting – but challenges in pricing, quoting and supply chains remain.
Read More2025 State of the Industry: Buyer Preferences
Distributors are spending smarter on client campaigns, aiming for the sweet spot of premium-feel promo at every price point.
Read MoreTrump Announces Barrage of Updated ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs Going Into Effect Aug. 7
The president’s executive order on Thursday unveiled levies that will affect nearly 70 U.S. trading partners, as well as a steeper rate on Canadian goods in place immediately.
Read MoreBest in Branding: Promo Lessons From Pool Noodles, Cows & Aggressive Mustard
From Olive Garden-branded pool floaties to a wildly expensive but somehow still popular popcorn bucket, here are ASI Media’s takeaways from clever branding moments so far this summer.
Read MorePromo Sales Drop for Second Consecutive Quarter, but Optimism Up for Rest of 2025
Distributor sales collectively declined by 3.2% in Q2 2025, according to new findings from ASI Research, due to tariffs and buyer hesitancy.
Read MoreLogomark Partners With Sustainable Drinkware Brand Topl
The Counselor Top 40 supplier will debut its line of topl bottles, all made from recycled materials, at ASI Show Chicago.
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