International Trade
US House votes to scrap Trump’s tariffs on Canada
In a rare bipartisan rebuke, the US House of Representatives voted to revoke President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, although this is largely a symbolic gesture
Import surge continues to raise concerns in Brazil’s footwear industry
Brazil’s footwear imports surged in January, with a year-on-year increase of 34.3% in volume and 31.2% in value. This increase comes amid slowing domestic consumption and weakening national production
Portuguese footwear exports resist international downturn in 2025
Against a backdrop of global instability, the Portuguese footwear sector ended 2025 on a positive note, in contrast to the downward trend observed among the world’s leading producers
US and India reach deal to reduce tariffs to 18%
US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India, which will see tariffs on Indian goods cut from from 50% to 18%, linking the move to India halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers
EU and India conclude free trade agreement talks
India and the European Union have finalised a free trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on most goods. This is the largest deal of its kind ever concluded by either party
Trump backs down on Greenland tariff threat
The US has cancelled its threat to impose tariffs on eight European countries in an effort to push for US control of Greenland, following talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte
Brazilian exports end 2025 on stable ground as imports continue to rise
Despite the negative impact of US tariffs on Brazilian footwear exports, the industry ended 2025 broadly stable, according to Abicalçados. Meanwhile, imports continue to rise
US threatens tariff hikes on eight European countries over Greenland dispute
President Donald Trump announced that the US plans to impose additional tariffs on imports from eight European countries, citing a dispute over Greenland as the reason
Majority of EU countries approve the Mercosur trade deal
A qualified majority of EU states have given the green light for the bloc to sign its largest free trade agreement with the South American bloc Mercosur, 25 years after negotiations began
Brazilian footwear exports decline in November amid rising imports
Brazilian footwear exports fell in November, with shipments to the US, its main market, continuing to decline while imports surged. The trade balance is being pressured by US tariffs and growing inflows from Asia
Portuguese tannery exports gain momentum in 2025
Portuguese tannery exports grew by 5.8% year-on-year up to September 2025, reflecting the recovery in external demand and the ongoing efforts of the sector to modernise production
Portugal maintains export growth trajectory in 2025
Data from the first nine months of the year shows that the Portuguese footwear industry is gaining ground in the main international markets, with year-on-year export increases of 3.8% in volume and 2.1% in value
Agostino Apolito (Assomac): Robotics and AI are reshaping the footwear and tanning industries
During the last edition of Simac Tanning Tech in September 2025, we spoke with Mr. Agostino Apolito, the Managing Director of the National Association of the Italian Manufacturers of Footwear, Leather Goods, and Tanning Technologies. Watch the interview here
Türkiye restricts footwear imports via postal and express channels over safety concerns
The Turkish Ministry of Trade has introduced new restrictions on the import of several products, including footwear, via postal and express delivery services due to safety concerns
Global footwear trade: China loses ground, US imports rise in value
Year-to-date Chinese footwear exports are down, while Vietnam and Indonesia have grown. EU exports increased modestly, with Portugal performing better than Spain and Italy. US imports increased in value-
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