Dozens of workers at a shoe factory in southern China’s Dongguan city glue, sew and buff foam slippers and canvas shoes. They punch every hole and lace every shoe by hand. “Every lacing is [done] ...

Shoe factories across China and Southeast Asia have had their challenges this year, and more obstacles could be ahead as the competitive landscape is expected to heat up. Data from some Asian shoe ...

Companies may have to shift more production to the U.S. or sales to other countries. Coordination among partners, though, may be difficult. Copper prices rose rapidly a few weeks ago, ahead of further ...

The president’s steep tariffs and erratic moves have turned manufacturing abroad into a minefield, even for entrepreneurs who set up in countries viewed as safe alternatives to China. Shoes designed ...

President Trump’s escalation on Wednesday with the announcement of sweeping reciprocal tariffs have sparked a lot of questions and concerns among the footwear industry. One of these questions that are ...

President Trump rolled back reciprocal tariffs for more than 75 countries on Wednesday, but uncertainty over potentially inflationary price hikes still looms over various sectors. The tech space, most ...

Negotiators from China have signaled steady progress toward a peaceful end to the country's many trade disagreements with the United States, but, beneath the surface, Beijing is quietly girding itself ...