Trade and Tariffs in Sporting Goods

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Nike may pocket the tariff refund. Consumers want it back.

2026-05-11T15:29:00+01:00

Footwear giant raised prices by up to $10 to offset $1bn in import costs. Now the tariffs are gone — and so is its commitment to refund shoppers.

Trump tariff refunds: are you in the queue?

2026-04-21T09:20:00+01:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team

$127 billion enters the queue — but not all at once

US Customs race to build IEEPA tariff refund system

2026-03-24T11:23:00+00:00By Valentina Giannella

Around 330,000 US importers await refunds on $166bn in IEEPA tariffs as CBP builds a new processing system under court supervision.

EU-Mercosur deal in force provisionally May 1

2026-03-23T14:43:00+00:00By Valentina Giannella

Provisional tariff cuts on footwear and apparel into South America start May 1 – but full ratification is still years away.

Sports brands and retailers in line for tariff refunds

2026-03-06T13:23:00+00:00By Valentina Giannella

A court order now extends refund rights to all importers — not just those who sued. But the government is already appealing.

Why trade fairs are critical infrastructure in tariff-disrupted markets

2026-03-04T11:55:00+00:00Sponsored by LTP Group

Sporting goods manufacturers are rediscovering fairs as essential tools for material validation. LTP Group explains why tactile interaction has become a strategic necessity.

New Balance bets on Made in USA in a tariff-torn era

2026-02-24T09:44:00+00:00By Valentina Giannella

The Boston brand’s latest domestic drop arrives as tariffs reshape sourcing debates across the US footwear industry.

Spain to tighten borders to low-value foreign e-commerce

2026-02-23T17:40:00+00:00By Pedro Rodríguez

New measures target platforms like Shein and Temu, aligning with EU policy whilst introducing additional scrutiny.

Sportswear stocks surge then slump in tariff whiplash

2026-02-23T16:19:00+00:00By Valentina Giannella

Nike closes lower on the day the Supreme Court won the tariff argument. The sector’s reaction tells a bigger story about what comes next.

US ready to cut India tariffs to 18% from 50%

2026-02-04T15:11:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team

Agreement reduces tariffs dramatically but lacks detail on implementation. Sporting goods manufacturers face new sourcing calculus.

Study: US consumers bear most Trump tariff costs

2026-01-21T17:40:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team

Kiel Institute research shows foreign exporters absorbed only 4% of 2025 US tariff burden, with American importers and consumers paying the rest.

EU may freeze US trade deal over Trump threat

2026-01-17T22:02:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team

European Parliament’s largest political group says approval of zero-tariff deal impossible after US president announces levies on eight countries.

China exports surge despite US crash

2026-01-15T18:04:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team

China recorded $1.18 trillion (€1.01tn) trade surplus in 2025 as exports to ASEAN and EU jumped while US shipments crashed 30 percent in December.

Deep dive: Vietnam’s $134bn US surplus driven by sports

2026-01-06T12:57:00+00:00By Valentina Giannella

Vietnam’s footwear and apparel exports surge despite Trump tariffs, posting $134bn US trade surplus as Nike, Adidas concentrate production there.

Hainan´s Sanya Mall celebrates fifth anniversary

2026-01-05T08:59:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team

Hainan Tourism Investment Duty Free’s flagship Sanya Mall marked its fifth anniversary with new brand openings including Under Armour Outdoor’s first Hainan location.

How sporting goods navigated 2025 tariffs

2025-12-31T10:50:00+00:00By Valentina Giannella

Global trade hit $35 trillion in 2025, but sporting goods brands faced a year of adaptation as tariffs forced rapid supply chain restructuring.

White House reports $235bn in tariff revenue

2025-12-22T16:08:00+00:00By Valentina Giannella

Tariffs look like a political win – but behind the figure lies a complex reality of missed targets and looming legal risks.

EU agrees €3 duty on small Chinese parcels

2025-12-12T21:55:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team

EU ministers back temporary €3 customs duty on parcels under €150, targeting cheap imports from China to protect retailers and cut fraud.

China’s trade surplus exceeds $1 trillion

2025-12-09T07:45:00+00:00By Valentina Giannella

China’s trade surplus hit $1.08 trillion in the first 11 months of 2025, driven by export growth to Europe, Africa, and Asia despite U.S. tariffs.

China signals openness to EU trade talks

2025-11-05T16:58:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team

China has signaled readiness to discuss trade with the EU, though official sources emphasize cooperation with “EU countries” in carefully calibrated language.