NAW SmartBrief
January 5, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Tariff hikes on furniture, cabinets postponed until 2027
* US construction starts dropped 20.5% in Nov.
* Hoffman & Hoffman plans major N.C. HQ expansion
* Jobless claims dip to 199K in holiday week
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Railroads say UP-NS merger lacks key info, urge STB rejection
* How global trade adapted new strategies to manage US tariffs
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* Why "owned prominence" is now vital for B2B marketers
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* Managers must adapt to lead AI-human hybrid teams
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