China's H1 2026 foreign trade shines; strong momentum set to continue, ensuring stable global fastener supply amid slowing world economy.

The UK government has confirmed new steel trade measures effective from 1 July 2026, replacing the current safeguard regime with reduced import quotas and higher tariffs to protect domestic steel production.

22-Company Delegation Demonstrates "One-Stop Sourcing" Model for Global Buyers

Labor shortages at key component suppliers may cause Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra to reduce SUV production by up to 15% in June. The disruption highlights the automotive industry's heavy reliance on stable supplier networks and underscores the growing importance of workforce management, production flexibility, and supply chain resilience in modern manufacturing.

Standardisation work for post-installed fasteners is set to begin in 2028 under CPR 2024, bringing new regulatory and compliance considerations for the European construction sector.

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