Finally the vote on the extension of the levy - 16.5% on Chinese and 10% on Vietnamese leather footwear – by a further 15 months has been set to take place on November 10. It will now take place on November 19 having been moved.
A lot of anger over the potential extension has been mounting in recent weeks as Drapers launched a campaign with the British Retail Consortium and backed by the British Footwear Association to stamp out the levy for ever.
All suppliers, retailers and brands have been given untill November 3 to contact their MEPs to lodge their objections to the current levy.
We have a quote from International trade consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers Emma Ormond who said: “The longer this goes on the easier it is for the bully [member states] to pick on those member states which are undecided on the issue.”
For more details of the Dump The Duties campaign and to see how you can contact your local MEP please google Email my MP.
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