Press Releases and Latest Industry Information
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 8th December 2020
The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) continues to monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is available to support members navigating this situation. APLF announced it will convene exhibitors and buyers for a virtual exhibition, slated to take place in late January 2021, that will focus on key leather markets. LHCA is seeking member input regarding the association's participation in this event. The virtual exhibit will not replace the APLF Leather and Materials + show, which is scheduled to be held in July 2021 in Hong Kong. Also, LHCA joined other agricultural organizations and businesses in calling on the incoming Biden Administration to review ongoing U.S. trade disputes and to address current tariff policies that are impeding America's economic recovery. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 1st December 2020
The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) continues to monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is available to support members navigating this situation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts exports of U.S. hides will once again decline in Fiscal Year 2021, as a result of falling global demand for leather. Also, France announced plans to proceed with levying its proposed digital services tax on large tech companies, though the U.S. is expected to retaliate against imported French goods, including leather handbags. Plus, renowned stylist Mike Adler penned a new blogpost for LHCA's Real Leather. Stay Different. campaign. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 24th November 2020
The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) continues to monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is available to support members navigating this rapidly evolving situation. LHCA wishes all those celebrating Thanksgiving a safe, healthy and happy holiday! Plus, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has approved a Supplemental Order authorizing a formal investigation of ocean carriers' policies and practices related to detention and demurrage, container return and container availability. LHCA last week joined a multi-association letter urging the FMC to suspend detention and demurrage charges at several U.S. ports. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 17th November 2020
The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) continues to monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is available to support members navigating this rapidly evolving situation. Over the weekend, China and 14 other Asia-Pacific countries signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, creating the world's largest trading bloc, after years of negotiations. Plus, LHCA has joined a multi-association letter urging the Federal Maritime Commission to suspend detention and demurrage charges at several U.S. ports. More on these and other topics below. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 10th November 2020
The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) continues to monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is available to support members navigating this rapidly evolving situation. The Associated Press and other major U.S. media outlets have declared former Vice President Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, defeating President Donald Trump. President-Elect Biden's victory will likely have implications for trade and agricultural policy. Also, the European Union today will impose higher tariffs on $4 billion worth of imports from the U.S. in response to a long-running transatlantic trade dispute over aircraft subsidies. Major U.S. hide, skin and leather exports to Europe are not subject to these higher tariffs. Plus, the latest monthly export data is now available. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 3rd November 2020
The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) continues to monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is available to support members navigating this rapidly evolving situation. Today, November 3, voters in the U.S. will participate in federal, state and local elections, with implications for trade and agricultural policy. Also, the International Council of Tanners announced the global leather industry is open to engaging with the Sustainable Apparel Coalition to address Higg Index inaccuracies. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 27th October 2020
The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) continues to monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is available to support members navigating this rapidly evolving situation. Thank you to all who participated in LHCA's successful first Annual Meeting last week. The virtual event included Board of Directors and Committee meetings, along with insightful updates about LHCA's global marketing campaign, Real Leather. Stay Different., and thoughtful presentations about leather's sustainability from leading experts. LHCA also unveiled its new website, www.usleather.org, during the meeting. read more
LHCA Unveils New Website, Highlights Global Marketing Success at Inaugural Annual Meeting
Friday, 23rd October 2020
The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) today unveiled a new, comprehensive website, www.usleather.org, during the association’s first Annual Meeting, which convened virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 20th October 2020
The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) continues to monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is available to support members navigating this rapidly evolving situation. LHCA will hold its Annual Meeting this week virtually from October 21-23, 2020. The event will include Board of Directors and Committee meetings, along with insightful updates about LHCA's global marketing campaign, Real Leather. Stay Different., and thoughtful presentations about leather's sustainability from leading experts. Special thanks to our sponsors (listed in the Annual Meeting Spotlight section of this newsletter) who have made this meeting possible. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 13th October 2020
LHCA last week joined the global leather industry in calling on the Sustainable Apparel Coalition to suspend the score the organization applies to leather in its Higg Materials Sustainability Index, questioning the fairness and accuracy of the assessment methodologies used to determine leather's impact. LHCA also announced a new video and social series as part of its Real Leather. Stay Different. campaign aimed at showcasing the natural, sustainable and durable qualities of leather. Plus, LHCA will hold its Annual Meeting virtually from October 21-23, 2020. A new section below provides additional details about the meeting, along with links to register for its various sessions. read more