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## [Surviving The Storm of the Century: How to navigate the triple threats wreaking havoc in our industry](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/how-to-navigate-the-triple-threats-wreaking-havoc-in-our-industry)
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Captain Billy Tyne faces the fight of his life. Miles from shore, he and his crew battle a monster storm. Waves 40 feet high pound the fishing boat, washing up on deck to sweep men and equipment overboard. Shrieking winds drown out all communication. All hands work feverishly, but the storm wins. The Andrea Gail and her entire crew are lost – sunk into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean.
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## [The U.S. Lifts Tariff on Plastic Injection Molds](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/the-u.s.-lifts-tariff-on-plastic-injection-molds)
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Back in July 2018, President Trump implemented a 25% tariff on China-made plastic injection molds. Unexpectedly in December, the Trump Administration lifted the tariff for at least one year - a decision many say is likely to hurt American mold makers but help U.S. plastics companies that supply automakers. Below we share some insight on the tariff suspension, what it means for mold makers, and what it ultimately means for you.
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## [Navigating Trump's New Tariff](https://inbound.teamppi.com/blog/navigating-trumps-new-tariff)
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Earlier this year, President Trump implemented a 35% tariff on plastic injection molds
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