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Texas Cowboy Boot Industry Faces Uncertain Future Over Trump Tariffs on Ostrich Leather Imports

In Hidalgo County, Texas, a workshop is crafting one of the most iconic American products, cowboy...

South African Ostrich Leather Makers Awaits Tariff Talks Outcome With The US

Local ostrich farmers are closely watching trade discussions between South African authorities and...

Bangladesh Leather and Leather Goods Industry Reports $127.38 Million in Exports in July 2025

Bangladesh kicked off the 2025–26 financial year with a strong performance in exports. The country...

Trump Slaps 25% More on Indian Goods Raising Tariffs to 50% Over Russian Oil Trade

Tensions between the United States and India have taken a sharp turn after President Donald Trump...

Piyush Goyal Meets Leather and Footwear Exporters to Discuss US Tariff Impact and Growth Strategies

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with key exporters from the leather and footwear...

Uttar Pradesh Govt Plans Big Boost for Leather and Footwear Industry with New Policy

Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to make major moves in the leather and footwear industry. Chief Minister...

Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited Acquires Footwear brands Zodiz and Jeetlo 

Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited (KICL) has officially stepped into the branded footwear and...

The Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT) Closes Permanently on July 31

The Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT) at the University of Northampton officially...

Global Footwear Industry Rose Sharply in 2024 With Strong Production and Export Growth

After a tough 2023, the global footwear industry made a solid comeback in 2024. According to the...

Hermès Posts Strong First Half in 2025 with €8 Billion in Revenue and Solid Global Growth

Hermès reported solid financial results for the first half of 2025, showing strong sales momentum...

Kering Reports Revenue Drop as Gucci and Saint Laurent Struggle in H1 2025

Kering has reported a sharp decline in revenue and profit for the first half of 2025 as several of...

Puducherry Govt Forms Minister Led Committee to Resolve Dispute Between Hidesign and Its Employees

The Puducherry Government has stepped in to resolve the ongoing labor dispute at Hidesign’s leather...