Trade
Trump’s Emergency Tariffs Ruled Illegal by Supreme Court: What That Means for the Footwear Industry
Most of Trump's sweeping tariffs were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court on Friday, raising questions over…
Amid a Difficult Macro Scenario, Italy’s Lineapelle Trade Show Was Hit by Winter Olympics
As global pressures mount, leaders at the world's premier leather supply chain exhibition, which took place…
French Luxury Brands to Celebrate Franco-American Ties With New York Exhibition
The show coincides with the 250th anniversary of American independence.
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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…
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…
Salone del Mobile’s Details Economic Impact on Milan
Inflows into Milan rose to 278 million euros in April 2025 from 275 million euros in the previous year and…
Bessent: Supreme Court Could Decide the Fate of Trump’s Tariffs in January. But Refunds? Not So Fast.
Those hoping for a Christmas miracle when it comes to a Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump's…
Why the EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Matters for Luxury
On Wednesday, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni joined French President Emmanuel Macron in an attempt to…
Non-food Treasures Like Limoges Porcelain and Donegal Tweed Eligible for EU Provenance Protection
Europe's glassblowers, potters, cutlers, jewelers and other makers will be able to register their product…
Shoe Firms Get a China Tariff Break — But Trade Policy Still Unclear
Shoe firms get a one-year reprieve from "heightened reciprocal tariffs" on China imports, but a Supreme Court…
What the Latest Trump-Xi Meeting Means for Luxury’s Recovery in China
With a palpable rebound in energy, Erwan Rambourg of HSBC believes the stalemate over the past 24 months in…