Lunar New Year lull, tariff uncertainty shape outlook on US hide market

Author: Alexandra Watts

Lunar New Year lull, tariff uncertainty shape outlook on US hide market

President Donald Trump has said he plans to implement a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods by Saturday February 1, citing concerns over immigration and trade imbalances.

Fastmarkets’ research team expects these measures to affect the US hide market significantly, with higher import costs and potential disruptions in supply chains. Analysts fear reduced c...

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