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NEWS

Welcome to the news hub of the LHCA, your definitive source for the most recent updates, insights and developments affecting the U.S. - and world - leather and hide industries. Here you'll find newsletters, press releases, in-depth reports and announcements covering everything from trade data and government policy to research on sustainable leather production and our ongoing promotion of leather on a global scale. 

LATEST NEWS

If we stopped using leather, would fewer cattle be reared?
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In Memoriam: Thomas Schneider (1955-2026)
We are saddened to report the death of Thomas Schneider, founder and executive chairman of ISA TanTec, the leather manufacturing group. He p...
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New Economic Analysis Reveals No Impact of Hide Values on Brazilian Cattle Supply
Understanding the relationship between hide prices and cattle production is crucial for forecasting supply trends. A comprehensive economic ...
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A Year in Review: Training and Education
Africa Technical Exchange — May 2025
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A Year in Review: Trade Facilitation and Market Development
Outbound Trade Initiatives APLF Hong Kong — March 2025
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Leather in Pop Culture
Charlie Chaplin’s famous “lucky leather boots” were an iconic part of his Tramp costume.
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ASIA DECEMBER 2025 UPDATE
Kering and Shanghai Fashion Week Join Forces to Champion Next-Gen Chinese Talent
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GLOBAL DECEMBER 2025 UPDATE
Gen X is Quietly Dominating Luxury. How to Approach Them?
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