The latest news and analysis about legal developments, policy makers and associations.
Antitrust suit threatens Meta’s revenues, perhaps R&D
After more than four years, the US FTC has gotten Meta into court.
US tariffs turnaround brings the sector some relief but raises questions on spillover effects, “de-risking” policies
Combined US Import duties on China-origin optical products now range between 152.5 percent and 178 percent, while most other countries’ reciprocal rates have been lowered to the 10 percent baseline rate for 90 days.
Trump’s tariffs – a timeline
Here, Eyewear Intelligence contributors will post all the news regarding Trump´s tariffs that have an effect on the industry.
US administration focus on transshipments calls for higher vigilance on goods’ country of origin
As transshipments have become an increasing focal point of the US trade policy, we have asked The Vision Council experts questions on the notion of ”substantial transformation” of products, which is the basis of the determination of their country of origin under US law, and on possible issues related to “Made in country X” markings.
Main eyewear stocks down 7% and supply chains in doubt on US tariffs shock
So-called “reciprocal tariffs” announced by US President Donald Trump have sent global eyewear stocks down. The particularly high rates slapped on China and Southeast Asian countries challenge supply chain adjustments made in the last 2 years. Questions on how US consumers will respond to higher eyewear prices abound.
China, Mexico and beyond; the US optical sector braces for Trump tariff storm
US eyewear industry association takes an in-depth look at the present and potential future US import tariffs and their impact on the sector.
UK eye care health sector creates new online hub to predict disease, staffing trends
Britain’s eye care sector has collaborated to create a new online data tool to help providers plan and design future services to deal with the National Health Service’s (NHS) large case backlog.
A look at myopia management in Europe with ECOO
While Asia, and China in particular, remains by far the largest myopia management market globally, the category is gaining traction in Europe at all levels: eye care professionals (ECPs), industry suppliers, health authorities and, perhaps to a lesser extent, the general public. In a written interview with Dr Sylwia Kropacz-Sobkowiak, ...
Eyecare industry urges UK govt to allow more private sector involvement in primary health provision
Public eyecare in Britain faces a radical shake up with more use of private sector services under potentially controversial plans by the new Labour government to reform the struggling National Health Service (NHS).
