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Indian Apparel Exporters Hope for Expedited Trade Deal with EU
The trade partners are inching closer to a trade deal, which they hope to conclude by year's end, sources say.
Companies Must Use EU Anti-Deforestation Law Delay as a ‘Springboard, Not a Snooze Button’
Forests—and the climate—cannot afford another year of inaction, said Canopy CEO Nicole Rycroft.
Pimkie Faces Legal, Industry Backlash Over Controversial Shein Deal
Pimkie's founders and former owners, the Mulliez family, are citing breach of sale terms to sue the French…
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Europe Wants Fashion Producers to Manage Their Own Waste. Critics Say It’s Doing It Wrong.
For one thing, the 30-month grace period to set up EPR schemes following the law's entry into force is too…
Trump Asks EU to Pressure Putin By Levying Tariffs on China, India
The president has called upon the European Union to join the United States in imposing trade penalties…
What to Watch: Brands Seek Clarity as EU Sits at Regulatory Crossroads, Prep for Digital Compliance Challenges
Manufacturers in Asia are staying on the sustainability course amid the constant change in tariffs and…
US-EU Trade Deal Outline Gives Shoe Firms Glimmer of Hope on Tariffs
Updated details indicate that the new 15 percent tariff rate is not stacked on top of existing high rates.
EU, U.S. Release Details of Bilateral Trade Deal
Weeks after announcing a trade truce, the trade partners have elucidated some of the agreement's provisions.
European Commission Seeks Input on Circular Economy Act
The proposed legislation aims to make at least 24 percent of the region's materials circular by 2030.
Trump Threatens EU With 35% Tariffs if Trade Bloc Forgoes $600B US Investment
Two days before the president's tariffs are slated to take effect, Trump is issuing more threats.
EU Delays Duties on US, While India and China Negotiations are Snarled by Russia Conflict
The president said he will raise duties on India substantially unless it complies with his directive to stop…
Footwear Firms Will Benefit if Trump Moves Forward With Another Pause on China Tariffs
Footwear firms await Trump's decision on a tariff pause extension for China imports, while EU shoe brands…
EU-Funded Project Makes Lignin Breakthrough in Biobased Research
The EU-funded and DITF-led BioFibreLoop project has made a lignin-based fiber spinning breakthrough, but…
Questions Remain on US-EU Trade Deal, But ‘Reduction of Uncertainty’ Could Be Positive Step
The 15 percent tariff on imports to the U.S. from the EU is believed to be a flat rate, and not stacked…
EU-US Trade Deal Draws Mixed Reviews from Bloc’s Leaders
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever called the agreement "a moment of relief but not of celebration."