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Footwear sector discusses trade policies with EU parliament

Published: May 15, 2017

Cleto Sagripanti, President, European Confederation for the Footwear Industry Associations (CEC) met with Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, on April 27, 2017 to exchange views on the European footwear sector’s trade and policy priorities.

Future of TTIP uncertain in Europe

Published: September 1, 2016

Doubts have been raised as to whether the EU-U.S trade agreement will ever go ahead as France steps down its support and joins Germany’s opposition to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

TTIP prospective trade deal impact on luxury segment

Published: July 6, 2016

As the Brexit vote results in more challenging conditions for the fashion, footwear and leather goods market, the proposed trade agreement between the U.S and the EU is to continue despite the UK’s decision to leave the single market.

U.S and EU footwear sectors unite to eliminate trade barriers

Published: June 9, 2016

Three trade associations representing the U.S. and European footwear industries issued a joint statement in New York on June 8 urging both U.S and EU governments to eliminate footwear trade barriers in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

EU cattle breeders warn against trade agreements

Published: May 26, 2016

Cattle breeder associations from France, Ireland, Italy and Spain have warned the EU about a mediocre trading situation for the second half of 2016 as they fear the economic situation will deteriorate with further commercial agreements relating to the TTIP and Mercosur having an impact.