International Trade
US imposes additional 50% tariffs on selected Canadian imports
The United States has announced an additional 50% tariff on selected Canadian imports worth almost 20 billion US dollars. The new tariffs are set to take effect on the 19th of August
US introduces new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners
New tariffs of 10% to 12.5% have been introduced by the Trump administration on imports from 60 trading partners under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, replacing temporary duties that expired on 24 July
Italian footwear turnover falls by 2.7% as exports weaken
The Italian footwear sector experienced a slowdown in exports in the first quarter of 2026, with turnover declining by 2.7%, despite a modest recovery in domestic consumption
Assomac calls for stronger supply chain coordination
Italy’s technology sector for footwear, leather goods and tanning contracted again in 2025, prompting Assomac to call for stronger supply chain links and coordinated industrial policy
Global footwear trade weakens in early 2026
International footwear trade began 2026 under pressure. In the first quarter of the year, most of the main production-based exporters analysed recorded a decline in exports, while several major consumption markets also reduced their imports. The results point to a cautious start to the year for global footwear, although the impact varied substantially across country profiles
Pakistan footwear exports rise despite weakness in the leather segment
Exports of Pakistani footwear increased in the first eleven months of the 2025-26 fiscal year, driven by strong growth in the other footwear segment. Leather and canvas footwear continue to struggle
US proposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods, raising concerns in footwear sector
A preliminary US proposal to impose a 25% tariff on Brazilian exports has sparked concern throughout the footwear industry, although this could still be revised before a final decision is made
Chinese footwear exports decline in the first quarter
According to customs data and industry sources, China’s footwear exports fell in the first quarter of 2026, while the leather footwear segment showed mixed performance
Retail Flash: end-2025 insights from key footwear markets
Explore the main retail dynamics across France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, the UK, the US and Spain, including end-2025 insights and early-2026 signals, highlighting online outperformance in France and Spain, persistent footwear weakness in Germany, and import-cost pressure in Japan and the US
China remains top US footwear supplier but market share hits 35-year low
China remained the largest supplier of footwear to the US in 2025, despite its market share falling to 35-year lows in both value and volume, according to the FDRA
EU and Australia conclude negotiations on free trade agreement
The European Union (EU) and Australia concluded negotiations in March on a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at boosting trade and strengthening supply chains
Chinese leather sectors contract in 2025
China’s leather sector experienced a broad downturn in 2025, recording declines in revenue and trade activity. This reflects the ongoing pressure on the global supply chain
Technical footwear drives Portuguese industry in foreign markets
Technical footwear is emerging as a key driver of Portugal’s footwear exports. This has helped the industry to maintain growth in 2025, despite a downturn affecting several major producing countries
Trump’s trade halt threat raises concerns for the Spanish footwear industry
Amid heightened international tensions, the Spanish Footwear Industry Federation (FICE) has expressed concern following Trump’s threat to halt trade with Spain over military base access
Italian footwear industry signals potential turnaround despite 2025 turnover decline
Preliminary figures released by Assocalzaturifici show signs of stabilisation in the Italian footwear sector, despite a 2.8% year-on-year decline in full-year 2025 turnover-
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