
One of the largest steel fastener manufacturers in Western Canada is struggling under the weight of U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter tariffs.

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.