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According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Monday Economic Report for this week, imports were up $17.8 billion from the prior month, to $419.0 billion, while U.S. exports increased by $0.5 billion. The boost in the trade deficit was due to surging imports of consumer goods, which were up $22.5 billion. The U.S. Census […] The post Record High Trade Deficit in March Led by Increase of Imported Consumer Goods appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

On Friday May 9all three Democratic members of the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) were fired by President Trump. The fired commissioners include Mary T. Boyle, Alexander Hoehn-Saric, and Richard Trumka Jr. The CPSC is an independent agency focused on protecting Americans from hazardous consumer products, issuing recalls and safety warnings. The agency is led […] The post Three Democrats on Consumer Products Safety Commission Fired appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

As ISPA previously reported, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources convened a May 6 hearing to discuss multiple bills focused on recycling and solid waste. This included ISPAs model mattress recycling legislation (MA H 1023), which would require the mattress industry to establish a statewide mattress recycling program in the style of […] The post ISPA Testifies in Support of Massachusetts Mattress Recycling Bill appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

As ISPA reported earlier this month, a critically flawed mattress recycling bill (NY S 1463) passed the New York State Senate despite significant efforts by ISPA and its members. Due to your engagement, we were able to get the largest number of Nay votes so far. Thus, ISPA is hopeful that progress towards compromise amendments […] The post TAKE ACTION: Contact New York State Assemblymembers to Defeat Harmful Legislation appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

Sustainability has been a natural progression for our industry, says Kate Caddy, ISPAs director of sustainability. The industry prioritized mattress recycling and has continued to ask important questions like What are we doing to improve the environmental performance of our products How can we grow in this area Who can we collaborate with to achieve […] The post MRC Mattress Recycling Impact: A Decade of Sustainable Success appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

Last week, the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers reported that the Consumer Sentiment Index?fell to 52.2 in April, a sharp decline from 57.0 in March--marking its lowest reading since July 2022. Consumer expectations also fell to 47.3 in April, down from 52.6 in March. Uncertainty surrounding tariff impacts, weaker wage growth anticipations, and higher […] The post Consumers Sensing Uncertainty and Risks in the Economic Landscape appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

The ISPA Labeling Law Manual is your source for comprehensive information regarding the U.S. and Canadian laws covering the labeling of bedding, upholstered furniture, stuffed toys, and other products. NEW CONTENT: 2025 updates on labels, CPSC requirements for clothing storage units, and new nursing pillow rules. FREE for ISPA Members! Download the Labeling Law Manual today.  The post NEW RELEASE! 2025 ISPA Labeling Law Manual appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...