tariffs
Tariffs Are a 2026 ‘Overhang’ for Retailers and Shoe Firms
While too early to talk about possible tariff reversal by the U.S Supreme Court, there's at least optimism…
Tariff Ticker: Trump Hits Iran Trading Partners With 25% Tariffs, Says ‘We’re Screwed’ if Government is Forced to Issue Refunds
Trump gave a "final and conclusive" order that any country doing business with Iran will face a 25 percent…
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…
A Look Ahead: Reaping the Supply Chain Lessons of 2025
Rapid shifts and geopolitical pressures have brought into sharp focus the key role the supply chain plays in…
Trump Greenlights Russia Sanctions Bill That Could Raise India’s Tariffs 500%
India and other nations engaged in continued trade with Russia are being targeted with untenably steep…
Why the U.S.-Cambodia Tariff Deal Matters for Cambodian Workers
According to CENTRAL, the path forward is clear. Pair market access with accountability.
Import Costs, Tariff Pressures Suggest Turbulent 2026 For Shoe Firms, But Some Optimism Takes Hold
An FDRA survey of shoe executives on business expectations for 2026 indicate continued concern over trade…
Supreme Court Decision on Trump’s Tariffs Could Come Friday
The nation's highest court added Jan. 9 as a non-argument/conference date to its formal schedule—a sign that…
Geopolitics Set to Shake Up Sourcing—Again—in 2026
From the ongoing war in Ukraine to the developing conflict between the United States and Venezuela, global…
Denim Industry Prepares for a Year of Risks, Sourcing Shifts and Regulations
As the industry begins another unpredictable year, it could use a lesson in learning from the past.
Trump Reprises Tariff Threats Against India Over Russian Oil Buys
President Donald Trump on Sunday told reporters aboard Air Force One that he's prepared to raise…
Trump DOJ Poised to Drop the Hammer on Tariff Evaders in 2026
If 2025 was the year of tariff policy, 2026 is slated to become the year of enforcement.
Weak Consumer Demand, Tariff Turmoil Set the Stage for 2026
Weakening consumer demand and uncertain trade policy are two of the biggest macro-level challenges the…
Year in Review: The Headlines That Shaped the Denim Industry in 2025
Few apparel categories are as deeply shaped by protest culture—or as dependent on the whims of the cotton…
The Biggest Footwear Business Issues That Grabbed Headlines in 2025
From tariffs and trade policy to sourcing and supply chain, shoe firms had their hands full juggling a host…