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Why the EU Just Opened an Investigation Into Shein
The move came after the discovery of illicit weapons and childlike sex dolls on the Chinese e-tailer's…
EU Moves to Curb Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes Under New Rules
Regulations rolling out in July ban the routine destruction of unsold apparel and footwear in an effort to…
When Does EU’s Ban on Destroying Unsold Clothing Start?
The European Commission also added new rules under the under the ecodesign for sustainable products…
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EU Forges Comprehensive Strategic Partnership With Vietnam
Days after signing a landmark trade deal with India, the European Union has forged an expanded trade…
Can Digital Product Passports Scale Without Supplier Data?
No, digital product passports (DPPs) cannot scale without distributed accountability, World Collective and…
Industry Hails EU-India Trade Pact as a ‘Winning Move’
European Union–India free trade agreement negotiations concluded on Tuesday, solidifying an eradication of…
Landmark EU-India Trade Deal Advances While EU-Mercosur Agreement Stalls
The spirit of cooperation has apparently touched the European Union and India, which, after 18 years…
EU Nations Remain Skeptical of Trump’s TACO on Greenland Tariffs
While Trump has pulled back on his tariff threats against European nations, his address to world leaders in…
Trump Walks Back European Tariff Threat Over Greenland Dispute
After threatening to levy duties on European nations for their defense of Greenland against potential U.S…
EU Textile Recycling Faces Digital Data Gaps
Data shortfalls threaten EU textile recycling targets as policymakers and the industry warn of delayed…
EU Votes for Mercosur Trade Deal, Creating World’s Largest Free Trade Zone
The European Union has finalized a trade deal with Latin American nations more than two decades in the making…
The EU Council Greenlights Historic EU-Mercosur Trade Partnership
An interim agreement aimed at reducing tariffs between the EU and the South American bloc will remain in…
EU Textile Recycling Faces Digital Data Gaps
Data shortfalls threaten EU textile recycling targets as policymakers and industry warn of delayed progress…
What to Watch: Fur’s Tipping Point? What the EU’s Coming Decision Could Mean for Luxury
As Poland exits fur farming and fashion weeks institute bans, the European Commission's March 2026 response…
Exports of Italy’s Wood Industry to China Slid 9.9 Percent in First 9 Months of 2025
Italy's wood supply chain consortium FederlegnoArredo highlighted that the waning appetite for foreign luxury…