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Inspiration, communication, diversification, active participation, and continuous self-improvement encapsulate the Chinese company's business stance.

Last year, ink companies announced price hikes on their inks and coatings in North American markets. Now, they are facing two serious challenges far beyond their control.

Bibles and other religious books were not included on the first list of products imported from China that are subject to 10% tariffs beginning September 1. Tariffs on some children's books were delayed until December 15, but all other books still face the possibility of a 10% tariff in less than three weeks.

Late last week, Judge Charles R. Nagle denied Quad’s motions for an expedited trial in the Department of Justice’s lawsuit aimed at blocking Quad’s purchase of LSC Communications. The trial is set for November 14.

Publishers are holding their breath to see if President Trump’s decision to postpone the imposition of 25% tariffs on $300 billion worth of goods imported from China will become permanent.

Books imported from China face a possible 25% tariff if a new round of tariffs proposed by the Trump administration is enacted. A publisher called the potential for such a tariff "a frightening prospect."

Less than half of the existing workforce will be rehired should CJK Group ultimately acquire Thomson-Shore’s assets.

Dexter, Mich.-based printer Thomson-Shore filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Southern Division earlier this week. If things go according to plan, its assets will be sold to the CJK Group.

They argue that Quad’s acquisition of LSC would make it the monopoly provider in the long-run magazine and book printing businesses.

Lumina Datamatics has upgraded its Rights Platform with the inclusion of blockchain solution RapidRightsChain. Shorter rights acquisition time and lower costs are the main advantages coming out of this new upgrade, the company says.