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EU–Indonesia FTA set to create a level playing field in footwear trade

Oct 7, 2025 / European Union
Following almost a decade of negotiations, the recently signed agreement will reduce tariffs on most goods, thereby enhancing the EU’s competitiveness and establishing fairer conditions on the footwear market. We spoke to Carmen Arias, Secretary General of the European Footwear Confederation (CEC)

Terry Boyle from Trove: regulation is shifting in favour of recommerce

Premium ContentOct 6, 2025 / United States
In the second part of his interview, Terry Boyle, CEO at Trove, discussed how regulatory changes in the United States and the European Union are influencing the recommerce business, particularly for fashion and footwear brands

CEC calls for stronger EU rules to ensure safe and fair e-commerce

Sep 24, 2025 / CEC
The European Footwear Confederation (CEC) has joined forces with 64 NGOs and industry, retail and consumer organisations to urge the EU to address loopholes in online marketplace trade and protect consumers

Footwear as a Medical Device in the EU: Can classifying shoes as medical devices unlock new opportunities?

Premium ContentSep 15, 2025 / World Footwear Reports
JUST RELEASED! Read the latest World Footwear Innovation Paper on footwear as a medical device within the European Union. Learn more about the EU's regulatory framework, the challenges and opportunities for footwear businesses

EU footwear industry may gain from Trump’s tariffs

Aug 5, 2025 / European Union
Countries such as Portugal and Spain could benefit from Trump’s latest tariff policies, as the EU is the least penalised region, with tariffs of only 15%, which do not accumulate with historical tariffs

US-EU framework tariff deal reached just ahead of deadline

Jul 28, 2025 / United States
The US will impose a 15% tariff on most EU imports, half the rate initially threatened. The deal includes 600 billion USD of EU investment in the US and 750 billion USD of EU purchases of American energy and defence products

Trump intensifies trade tensions with the EU and Mexico

Jul 15, 2025 / United States
Tensions are rising over trade after US President Donald Trump sent letters to the European Union (EU) and Mexico threatening to impose a 30% tariff on their goods from the 1st of August

EU retreats from proposed Green Claims Directive

Jul 1, 2025 / European Union
The European Commission has announced its intention to withdraw the EU Green Claims Directive, just days before the final negotiations between the European Parliament and the Council were set to begin

EU Commission targets Shein over consumer protection concerns

Jun 13, 2025 / European Union
The European Union Commission has urged Shein to comply with EU consumer protection laws, warning that the fast-fashion retailer could face fines if it fails to address the concerns that have been raised

VETting Green: an online course to tackle greenwashing in the apparel and footwear sectors

May 27, 2025 / Portugal
As part of the Erasmus+ VETting Green project, partners from Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece have developed an online course aimed at tackling greenwashing and promoting genuine sustainability practices within the footwear and apparel sectors

Trump threatens to impose a 50% tariff on EU goods

May 26, 2025 / United States
On Friday, US President Donald Trump used social media to threaten a 50% tariff on European Union (EU) imports from the 1st of June, reigniting fears of a trade war. After a weekend call, he agreed to delay it until the 9th of July

EU and UAE agree to open free trade talks

Apr 17, 2025 / European Union
The European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to start Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. The European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC) has welcomed this move

European footwear industry continues efforts to empower sustainable consumer choices

Feb 13, 2025 / European Union
A set of materials to help consumers and companies in the footwear and apparel sectors identify and avoid misleading greenwashing claims is being finalised as part of the Erasmus+ VETting Green project

Transition to a 5.0 industry is underway for the European footwear industry

Jan 29, 2025 / European Union
Partners from Belgium, Romania, Italy, Portugal and Spain recently met in Brussels to plan the next steps of the Shoe 5.0 project, which aims to equip the footwear industry with the skills and mindset needed to make the leap to Industry 5.0

EU and Mercosur conclude free trade negotiations

Dec 9, 2024 / European Union
Last Friday, the European Union and the Mercosur bloc agreed on the much-delayed free trade agreement. The deal is now subject to approval by the Council and Parliament
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