24 October 2025 US – China Trade War: China warns of rare earths retaliation as Trump threatens 100% tariffs China has warned it will “resolutely take corresponding measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests” if President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, urging the U.S. government… Continue reading US – China Trade War: China warns of rare earths retaliation as Trump threatens 100% tariffs
24 October 2025 FAO Sustainable Livestock Conference Rome hosts second FAO global conference on sustainable livestock transformation Finishing on October 1, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently hosted its second Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation, highlighting the sector’s vital role in food security, livelihoods and sustainable development. Report by… Continue reading FAO Sustainable Livestock Conference
24 October 2025 Automotive – China: New Vehicle Sales set to reach New Record in 2025 Led by Strong Performance of NEVs China’s vehicle sales grew 14.9% year-on-year to a nine-month high of 3.226 million in September 2025, following a 16.4% rise in August, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).… Continue reading Automotive – China: New Vehicle Sales set to reach New Record in 2025 Led by Strong Performance of NEVs
17 October 2025 Impact of Tariffs Vietnam Footwear Exports Drop 27.3 Percent in September Amid Tariff Turmoil. Vietnam’s shoe exports to the U.S. were worth $611 million in September, down 27.3 percent from $840 million in August as tariffs took hold. Read more
17 October 2025 Trump puts extra 100% tariff on China imports, adds export controls on ‘critical software’ President Donald Trump said the United States would impose a new tariff of 100% on imports from China “over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying,” starting on Nov. 1. The move is in retaliation for… Continue reading Trump puts extra 100% tariff on China imports, adds export controls on ‘critical software’
17 October 2025 Global Warming – Emissions from fossil fuels have been ‘significantly underestimated’ Cologne-based think-tank nova-Institute claims to have exposed “a major underestimation” of methane emissions from oil and gas. By Leatherbiz. The institute, which specialises in defossilisation and renewable carbon, recently carried out analysis of updates to what it calls “leading lifecycle inventory… Continue reading Global Warming – Emissions from fossil fuels have been ‘significantly underestimated’
17 October 2025 Environment – Leather vs Plastic 𝗜𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀? Is it Leather? Writes on LinkedIn: You carry a reusable water bottle. You skip plastic straws. You keep a stash of cloth grocery bags in your trunk. Day after day, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹… Continue reading Environment – Leather vs Plastic
17 October 2025 Italy – Farewell to Bruno Mastrotto (84), a pioneer of Italian tanning The Italian tannery is mourning the loss of one of the pioneers of an industry that rose to become a global leader. Bruno Mastrotto, a key figure in the Venetian tanning industry and a key figure—since the mid-1950s—in the creation… Continue reading Italy – Farewell to Bruno Mastrotto (84), a pioneer of Italian tanning
10 October 2025 India – CLE Plans Trade Push in Russia Africa and UK Amid US Tariff Crisis 50% tariff imposed by the United States on Indian leather and footwear products has sent shockwaves across the industry. Experts fear this move could impact as much as 90% of the trade, according to R K Jalan,… Continue reading India – CLE Plans Trade Push in Russia Africa and UK Amid US Tariff Crisis
10 October 2025 New LWG standard public consultations now open The Leather Working Group (LWG) has launched two new public consultations as part of its ongoing standards update. In 2026, the current LWG Protocol 7 will be replaced by the LWG Leather Production Standard and the LWG Chain of Custody Standard. By ILM. The… Continue reading New LWG standard public consultations now open
