Mexican Senate approves tariffs of up to 50% on Indian imports
A bill has been passed in Mexico to sharply increase import duties on goods from countries without free-trade agreements, according to a Reuters exclusive. Read More...
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Trump imposes 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico
Donald Trump has announced he will impose a 30% tariff on imports from the European Union from August 1. Read More...
U.S. trade court blocks reciprocal tariffs
The Court of International Trade has blocked President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, though it has not addressed specific tariffs including on the automotive industry. Read More...
Pasubio opens new Mexican plant
Italian automotive leather maker Pasubio has opened a new plant in León, investing US$16 million. Read More...
Trump announces tariff plans for Canada, Mexico and China
President-elect Donald Trump has announced tariff plans for three of the United States’ biggest trade partners – Canada, Mexico and China. Read More...
50% drop in leather demand for footwear in Guanajuato
Demand for leather for footwear manufacturing in Guanajuato, Mexico, has reportedly dropped by up to 50% since 2018. Read More...
Bader breaks ground on Jalisco plant expansion
International automotive leather group Bader has announced an expansion for its plant in Jalisco, Mexico. Read More...
Brazilian tanners target Mexico
Mexico has emerged as a strategic and expanding market for Brazilian leather exports. From January to September 2024, there has been a 34.5% increase in Brazilian leather sales to Mexico. Read More...
Pangea on track for zero leather shaving waste in Leon
Automotive leather maker Pangea has reported that it is on track for zero waste in leather shavings in Leon, Mexico, by the end of 2024. Read More...
Mexico considers anti-dumping measures against Chinese footwear
The Mexican footwear industry is urging its government to institute anti-dumping measures to combat what it believes are undervalued Chinese imports. Read More...
