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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

NEWS IN BRIEF: AFRICA LATEST
AFRICA DECEMBER 2025 UPDATE Our RLSD campaign Africa Talent Showcase took place in Lusaka the week of November 24, 2025, as the continent’s ...
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The EU Perspective on Leather
By Andrea Guolo, Europe Correspondent.
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Stitchdown - Where US Leather Heritage is Part of the Draw
CHICAGO | The smell of bootblack and leather ensured boutique bootmakers and suppliers of America’s finest leather felt instantly at home as...
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Farmers and agricultural leaders from 14 countries advocating split gas reporting of greenhouse gas emissions to improve climate policy.
Agricultural Organisations Across the World Call For ‘Split Gas’ Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A joint statement by agricultural organisations from Argentina, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Colombia, Georgia, India, Ireland, Kenya, New Z...
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COP 30 Leather Manifesto for Tackling Failed Plastics Negotiations
As a leader of the International Council of Tanners, LHCA is partnering with 25 major leather industry organizations worldwide to promote th...
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Sustainable Leather
Century of Service: The Leather Research Laboratory's Role in the American Industry
For nearly a century, the Leather Research Laboratory at the University of Cincinnati has served as America's premier resource for leather t...
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LCA IS LEATHER REPORTING GAMECHANGER
Life Cycle Assessment of leather originating from U.S. farms evidences its low carbon intensity and sets new standard in material reporting
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ASIA/OCEANIA: TRAINING MISSIONS AND US HIDE SALES
MALANG - We held a very successful technical training mission to Malang in Indonesia, led by Vice President Jane Li. As many as 44 senior ma...
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