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- USA
US boat builders: Managing through the mayhem
From large scale luxury to retro cool, day boats continue to attract new buyers in a market where boat builders need to stand out to capture buyer attention
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BRP to cut 61 jobs at US plant
The Canadian OEM has announced the immediate permanent layoff of 39 workers with the balance coming over the next few weeks
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China exports to US sink to three-month low
Continued trade tensions see lowest trans-Pacific shipping activity since Covid pandemic
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Novamarine expands Sardinian production facility
The Italian RIB builder is investing €1.5m in a new building for fibreglass processing
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NMMA: US boating sees bright spots amidst softening demand
Findings show small glimmers of hope at the top and entry level ends of the market
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Trump – China tariff tiff reheating?
Export restrictions at core of latest trade spat between world’s two largest economies
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Exhibitor expectations met at Finland’s Naantali Boat Show
This is the first year the show was held under Finnboat’s leadership
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Bahamas boating sector reacts to proposed new environmental measures
New policies and regulations met by scepticism from some industry insiders
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US marina sale likely headed to court
US$2.9m foreclosure sale of Harborview Marina expected to attract lawsuit from former co-owner amid ongoing impropriety allegations
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Japanese propeller firm acquires Michigan Wheel UK
The existing management, headed by CEO Terry Hughes, will remain in place
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Tag Yachts fraud case back in court in South Africa
The builder is accused of defrauding customers in a failed boatbuilding venture
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US trade court rules most Trump tariffs imposed illegally, administration to appeal
The lawsuit was filed by the libertarian legal advocacy group Liberty Justice Center in April
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Saxdor Yachts expands Greek dealers’ area of coverage
Albania, Bulgaria and Romania added under an extended agreement
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South African cat builder completes yard expansion in Knysna
Kinetic Catamarans is looking to ramp up production
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US consumer confidence up, but still near all-time lows
New survey shows consumers more concerned about affordability of things they want or need compared to job security
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Records smashed at officially largest ever Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Record number of boats on display draws strong crowds and exhibitor plaudits
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US economist sees prolonged inflation, opportunities among volatility
Shawn DuBravac provided insight into the US market at the American Boating Congress