Reactions to Trump tariffs chose cautious tone as some consumers adopt ‘buy local’ policies
It’s the word on everybody’s lips. Tariffs. The effects of Donald Trump’s so-called Liberation Day have sent stock markets...
USA boats and boating
New US tariffs shock global economy, but steel and aluminium levies won’t be stacked
Yesterday (2 April 2025), the US government announced a suite of double-digit ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on its global trading partners,...
White House to announce new ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs today
The industry is bracing as US President Donald Trump is set to introduce broad reciprocal tariffs on global trading...
BRP sells Alumacraft to North American firm
Canadian firm BRP — maker of Sea-Doo watercraft and the parent company of boat brands including Manitou and Quintrex —...
National Women’s Sailing Association Conference expands to three days
The National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) is expanding its 2025 National Women’s Sailing Association Conference to a three-day format...
US boatyard acquires the Portland Boat Show
Portland Yacht Services (PYS) — a full-service boatyard located in Portland, Maine — has acquired the Portland Boat Show....
New Zealand electric hydrofoiling ferry firm expands to US
New Zealand-based electric hydrofoiling ferry company Vessev has opened its first international office in the US to meet increasing...
Grand Banks Yachts to acquire Newport marina for $21m
Grand Banks Yachts, a Malaysian boatbuilder listed on the Singapore stock exchange, has entered into a sale and purchase...
Denison Yachting announces raft of exclusive partnerships
US-based yacht brokerage Denison Yachting has announced new partnerships at the 2025 Palm Beach International Boat Show, which concluded...
Time for negotiations? EU delays tariffs on US boats
The European Commission’s move to begin a two-week postponement in implementing retaliatory tariffs on US-built boats and other American...
2024 ‘the most challenging year’ says Twin Vee PowerCats as it releases financial results
Twin Vee PowerCats has reported its operational highlights and financial results for fiscal year ended 31 December 2024. “There...
