The latest blow to hit the British leather industry could come from the sourcing activities of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), which may decide to use Brazilian leather in its next army boot. The industry has already been hard hit by a fall in US demand resulting from the recession and events of September 11.
UK: Army Boot Sourcing Policy Hits Leather Supplier
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