US Perspective—03.02.09
The Jacobsen Commentary and Market Opinion
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Short-term relief
After so many weeks of stress in the workplace, the New Year holidays saw Chinese and Korean tanners take a break so there was a short respite. The change of pace was both needed and appreciated after weeks of dealing with cancelled or renegotiated contracts, then storing and shipping so many hides. It is at this time that we realise just how dependent on Asia most European suppliers have become.