U.S. increases tariff on China to 245%
In its latest move in the ongoing trade war, the U.S. has increased its tariff on China to a total of 245%. Read More...
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Brazilian leather exports down again in March
Brazilian hide and skin exports were down year-on-year for the third consecutive month in March 2025, according to data from SECEX (Foreign Trade Secretariat) of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services, analysed by CICB/Brazilian Leather. Read More...
India aims to clear backlogs during tariff delay
Indian leather exporters are making the most of a temporary 90-day respite from heightened U.S. tariffs, seeing it as an opportunity to clear pending orders and mitigate tax burdens. Read More...
Trump imposes 25% tariff on U.S car imports
As of April 2025, the United States will implement a 25% tariff on all imported automobiles and automotive parts. Read More...
Chinese leather industry view on tariffs
The Chinese leather industry is very concerned about developing trade wars with the U.S., according to the latest analysis from theSauerReport. 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...
The most beautiful word in the dictionary
Mike Redwood considers the implications of a new U.S. administration for global trade and the leather industry. Read More...
FDRA urges Biden Administration to eliminate footwear tariffs
In an open letter, Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) President and CEO Matt Priest called for the Biden Administration to eliminate footwear duties. Read More...
Korean tariff suspension presents opportunity for Australian beef
After the South Korean government announced a suspension of import tariffs, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has identified an opportunity for Australian beef.
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India and Australia fix raw material tariff at zero
More details have emerged regarding the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA).
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