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10 March 2023

Brazil and Argentina united for the maintenance of the TEC

Representatives of the Brazilian Footwear Industry Association (Abicalçados) and the Argentine Chamber of Footwear Industry (CIC) met on the morning of March 7 to discuss bilateral trade in the sector. The highlight of the agenda was the importance of maintaining the tariff, Tarifa Externa do Mercosul (TEC) to prevent a possible "invasion" of Chinese products into both countries. [Brasil and Argentina unidos pela manutenção da TEC – Abicalçados]

24 February 2023

Mexican imports of Brazilian footwear down 17%

As published by mx.fashionnetwork.com and in contrast to the results of the 2022 financial year, the Mexican market slowed down by double digits purchases of Made in Brazil footwear in January, as confirmed by the Brazilian Association of Footwear Industries (Abicalçados ). , in its latest report on foreign trade. [Inversión mexicana por US$2.3 millones en calzado brasileño - América Retail]

19 February 2023

An increase of more than 100% in imports worries the Brazilian footwear industry

The Brazilian Association of Footwear Industries (Abicalçados) is concerned about the latest data on Brazilian footwear imports. According to the entity, in January, footwear imports reached the value of US$ 49 million, 104% more than in the same month of last year. Representing more than 80% of imports, three Asian countries make up the list: China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. [Aumento de mais de 100% nas importações preocupa ... - expansao.co ]

16 February 2023

Africa-China Trade

China’s trade with African countries grew by 11.1% to $282 billion last year boosted by a rise in commodity prices and increased importation from the continent, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China. [China-Africa trade soars on spike in commodity prices - asia.nikkei.com]

03 February 2023

Ecuador negotiates its trade opening with China: tariffs on Chinese shoe components will drop

After ten months of negotiations involving representatives of the government and the business community, Ecuador will sign a trade agreement with China that includes protection for sensitive products. Within the framework of the agreement, which has the approval of the productive sectors, the footwear industry is one of the protected industries. [Acuerdo con China excluye a cerca de 800 productos de alta sensibilidad; e incluye desgravaciones con plazos de hasta 20 años para sectores de sensibilidad media - El Universo]

31 January 2023

Imported clothing and footwear: Canada could have a new forced labor law on the books as soon as this summer

The bill, known as S-211, would require most companies operating in the country to publicly disclose what they are doing to prevent and reduce the risk of forced and child labor in their supply chains. It zipped past the country’s Senate in November and is currently awaiting approval in the House of Commons. If passed, it will go into force in 2024. [Canada Looks Poised to Pass Law on Forced Labor - Wall Street Journal]

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