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August 12, 2025 |
Bringing you the top stories and opinion from the leading source for global leather industry news. |
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South African ostrich industry awaits tariff outcomeAugust 7, 2025 Ostrich leather exporters in South Africa are anxiously awaiting the outcome of trade negotiations between South African authorities and the U.S. |
U.S. doubles Indian tariffs over Russian oil tradeAugust 4, 2025The United States will double tariffs on Indian imports to 50% from August 27, following a new executive order from President Donald Trump. |
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U.S. tariffs to hit Brazilian footwear jobsAugust 11, 2025 A 50% tariff on Brazilian products imported into the United States is expected to lead to significant job losses for the Brazilian footwear industry |
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U.S. tariff increases target fashion industry climate hotspotsAugust 8, 2025 The United States has announced new tariff rates, including higher duties for several countries identified as major contributors to carbon emissions in the global fashion supply chain. |
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Call opens for 2026 IULTCS Young Leather Scientist GrantsAugust 11, 2025 The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) has announced the launch of the 2026 Young Leather Scientist Grants (YLSG), aimed at supporting early-career researchers in the field of leather science. |
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Zünd and partners to showcase AI-driven leather cutting in MilanAugust 8, 2025 Swiss digital cutting specialist Zünd will unveil a new automated leather processing system at the Simac Tanning Tech trade fair in Milan next month. |
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Yue Yuen reports growth in first-half resultsAugust 11, 2025 Sporting goods distribution and retail group Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings has reported its financial results for the first half of 2025, with revenue growth. |
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