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New Balance bets on Made in USA in a tariff-torn era
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
New measures target platforms like Shein and Temu, aligning with EU policy whilst introducing additional scrutiny.
Sportswear stocks surge then slump in tariff whiplash
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%
Agreement reduces tariffs dramatically but lacks detail on implementation. Sporting goods manufacturers face new sourcing calculus.
Study: US consumers bear most Trump tariff costs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
China has signaled readiness to discuss trade with the EU, though official sources emphasize cooperation with “EU countries” in carefully calibrated language.
US tariffs hit Sri Lanka apparel, World Bank warns
US tariffs targeting Sri Lanka’s garment sector threaten jobs, export flows, and sportswear sourcing reliability.
Vietnamese exports to the US may drop by one-fifth
Vietnam’s exports to the US could fall “over time by more than $25 billion, nearly one-fifth of the yearly total, expert said.
EU and Indonesia sign free-trade deal
The agreement is welcomed by European sporting goods and footwear industry associations
In 2025, US footwear distributors and retailers expect to pay $2bn in import duties
“That number is tracking now to be about $5 billion at the end of the year,” says Matt Priest, FDRA’s President and CEO.
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Spanish footwear exports flat in value for first four months of 2025
In the first four months of the year, Spain exported 59.9 million pairs of shoes, down by 2.20 percent year-over-year, for a total of €1.193 million, up by 0.04 percent as the average price per pair increased by 2.20 percent to €19.92, according to data released by Fice, the Spanish ...
Trump expects US Supreme Court to reverse court ruling on trade tariffs
“The ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade is so wrong,” Trump said, for example.
50% tariff on EU imports proposed from Trump postponed
The US President’s tariff threat first raised trade tensions with the EU, but later was postponed after speaking with Ursula von der Leyen.
Uncertain times: 'Radical acceptance' as management task
In this interview with a renowned professor, we explore what the sporting goods industry can learn from extreme athletes in crises.
Ortholite CEO Glenn Barrett: Some customers are pulling orders forward
Ortholite’s CEO shares insights on how his brand partners are reacting to the current geopolitical situation.
US and China to suspend part of tariffs for 90 days starting May 14
The US said it would lower its reciprocal tariff on Chinese goods to 10 percent from 125 percent, while China said it would cut its tariff on US goods to the same level.
US sneaker industry appeals to Trump in letter: ‘Spare us from tariffs’
The letter supports a petition signed by such brands as Nike, Adidas, Saucony, Puma and Crocs.
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