National pride was one of the key themes of this years National Hardware Show, happening at the Las Vegas Convention Center until March 20. The event brings together home improvement retailers, wholesalers and distributors from around the world. This year saw many companies making extra strides to showcase their regional place in the supply chain as many industries within the hardware sector grapple with the effects of tariffs set forth by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Many booths had signs indicating that their company was not affected by tariffs at this time or that they offered alternative product sourcing and distribution to mitigate the impact. For the small Canadian contingent present at the show, it was an opportunity to network and build new business partnerships.
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