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Commodity Update – Special Edition: 2026 State of Commodities Report

Our brand-new State of Commodities report, designed to help you plan for the year ahead, is now available for you to explore.
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Fact Sheet: PFAS

Many states are gradually restricting “forever” chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) that are commonly added to products that provide heat, water, grease and stain resistance.
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Fact Sheet: Trade and Tariff Impacts

The White House announced that the United States and China agreed to a reciprocal tariff reduction of $30 billion worth of non-sensitive goods each.
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Supply Chain Update – October 2026

Plus, surface market pricing pressure returns in September after an August cooldown as diesel prices reached record highs
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Ownership Builds Community

Most distributors ask you to trust the process. At Border States, you’re working with the people who are the process — and who have a personal stake in the outcome.
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