The initial announcement of President Trump’s new tariffs on goods imported from China, Mexico and Canada threw global markets into a state of uncertainty and concern last week, with fears of major economic fallout and key industry players formulating strategies to navigate a potentially more aggressive U.S. trade policy. The 30-day pause on tariffs against goods imported from Mexico and Canada, which were slated to take effect on February 4, has provided a brief reprieve, but with the looming threat of their implementation, the optical industry continues to assess the tariffs’ potential impact should the Trump administration enact the additional measures. Read More