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Tariffs, Technological Change Led to Hagadone Hawaii Layoffs

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  The announcement that Hagadone Commercial Printing will layoff 92 workersand close its Hawaii printing operations is still rippling through the community. Clint Schroeder is president and chief operating officer explains how a 25% tariff hike, technological changes led to the erosion of its core business of publishing.

 

Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Originally from Guam, she spent more than 30 years at KITV, covering beats from government to education. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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