The U.S. government considers tariffs on Vietnamese goods in light of currency manipulation charges. Also, Caesarstone buys a U.S. stone supplier, and Coverings extends entry deadlines for its 2021 awards.

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Vietnam tariff considered 

https://www.stoneupdate.com/news-info/latest-stuff/1965-vietnam-tariff-issue-debated

Caesarstone buys Omicron Granite and Marble

https://www.stoneupdate.com/news-info/company-insider/1974-caesarstone-acquires-omicron-granite-tile

Coverings Award deadline extended

https://www.stoneupdate.com/events/shows-seminars-workshops/1967-coverings-extends-2021-awards-deadlines

No public hearing on Marble CO quarry action

https://www.aspentimes.com/news/u-s-army-corps-wont-hold-public-hearing-on-marble-quarry/

More in Natural Stone Institute online library
 
https://www.stoneupdate.com/news-info/association-beat/1971-online-stone-resource-library-grows

India show moves from February to November

https://www.stoneupdate.com/events/shows-seminars-workshops/1970-india-stone-event-postponed-until-november

Mast new president of ISFA

https://www.stoneupdate.com/news-info/association-beat/1966-isfa-selects-mast-as-new-president

Brooks new prexy NTCA

https://www.stoneupdate.com/news-info/association-beat/1973-brookes-new-president-of-ntca

Kaeser expanding US headquarters

https://www.stoneupdate.com/news-info/company-insider/1968-kaeser-compressors-expanding-u-s-hq

Marble slab UK really Roman antiquity

https://people.com/human-interest/woman-finds-roman-marble-slab-in-garden-worth-20000/

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