Uncle Sam Ties Up Loose Ends on Chinese Twist Tie Tariffs
Published Date: 3/2/2026
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The U.S. is checking if special taxes on twist ties from China should stay or go. This review affects businesses that make or sell twist ties here and could impact prices or jobs. If you’re interested, you need to share your info by April 1, 2026, so the government can decide what’s next.
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