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Nearly all respondents to a recent member survey by The International Housewares Association (IHA) indicated tariffs are impacting their businesses, with canceled shipments, prices increases, workforce reductions and alternative sourcing among the cited supplier responses to escalating duties.

Housewares suppliers said uncertainty remains a challenge despite the immediate tariff relief from the agreement between the United States and China to reduce tariffs significantly for 90 days while the countries try to work out a long-term trade deal.

Helen of Troy Limited announced Noel Geoffroy has left her position as the company’s CEO and resigned as a company director. Helen of Troy CFO Brian Grass was appointed interim CEO as it conducts a search for a permanent CEO, the company reported.