INTERNATIONAL TRADE/MADE IN USA
Denim Under Fire: The EU Tax Hike on US-Made Jeans
On May 1, the European Union unexpectedly and drastically raised duties on US-made women’s jeans to 38 percent. Trade officials, industry organizations and manufacturers are working to repeal the tax hike. Stay up to date on the issue here.
We’ll keep posting updates as this story develops.
As always, we welcome your input. Does this change your international export strategy? Are you thinking about other sourcing options or committed to Made in the US production?
Dec. 4, 2013
Law Firm Gets UK to Strike Down Steep Tariff on Hudson Jeans
June 21, 2013
Trade Officials and Brands Working to Repeal High EU Duty on US-Made Jeans
June 10, 2013
Selfridges Big on California Blue Jeans
June 6, 2013
AAFA Op-Ed: EU Rate Hike on US Jeans Puts LA Industry at Risk
May 29, 2013
EU Denim Duty: California Representatives Press Administration to Protect Denim Jobs
May 19, 2013
May 1, 2013
EU Duty Triples on US Women’s Denim Pants
April 26, 2013
Los Angeles Blue Jeans Makers Floored by New Duties Being Imposed by Europe
