Many FDI participants reported record sales and strong Q1 performance despite ongoing tariff and policy-driven uncertainty.
April 8, 2026
Canada’s counter tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods include a 50% duty on fastener code 7318 (screws, bolts, nuts, rivets, washers).
Deal expands German fastener manufacturer’s existing production capacities near São Paulo.
Taiwan fastener manufacturers face ongoing challenges due to geopolitical conflicts, high interest rates, labor shortages, and slow demand, according to Taiwan Industrial Fasteners Institute Chairman Yung-Yu Tsai.
