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U.S. Hard-Surface Imports 2023 vs. 2022

(customs value)

January-May 2023: $1,842,469,657

January-March 2022: $2,144,525,684

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East to West / Atlantic

Three-month pricing trends, North Europe to North America East Coast of 40' containers. ($2,707.98/ 5 May 2023, $1,688 / 28 July 2023). (Source: Freightos Ltd.)

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Inflation

Year-to-year rise of U.S. Consumer Price Index without food and energy costs, June 2023. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

U.S. Dollar vs. Euro

$1.00 = €0.90 (30 July 2022) to $1.00 = €0.97 (30 July 2023) Source: xe.com

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Podcast for May 24, 2023

More California action on silicosis and engineered stone; "fritted sand" considered quartz for U.S. tariff purposes. Also, learn more about Marmomac 2023 in late September with Carlotta di Colloredo of Veronafiere.