#manufacturing-costs

#manufacturing-costs

When Jonathan Reynolds announced sweeping tariffs this summer to shield Britain's steelmakers from a flood of cheap imports, the reaction seemed almost universally positive. "This government is unapologetic in our support for the UK steel sector," declared Reynolds, then business secretary, promising to defend a "vital industry that underpins Britain's industrial strength and national security." Gareth Stace, director-general of the industry body UK Steel, hailed it as "a tremendous outcome" that would stop foreign producers from "swamping the UK and driving our steel manufacturers out of business."

San Francisco's Office of Contract Administration has issued a notice of its " intent to award" the city's trash can contract to Tiger Supplies Inc., the only qualified bidder for a contract of up to $10 million, according to documents obtained in public record requests. Tiger will produce the city's custom " Slim Silhouette," one of three designs created for the city.