Joshua Freedman

Joshua Freedman is Rapaport's Senior Analyst. He regularly contributes to Rapaport.com as well as the Rapaport Market Comment.

Latest US Tariffs Threaten India’s Diamond Exemption

Duties on polished from Belgium now 10%, AWDC believes.

De Beers Increases Prices of Large Diamonds

Move reflects intense shortage of 5-carat-plus rough at February sight.

Rapaport Research Report: A Recovery in the Diamond Industry?

Controlling supply will be key to dealing with lower demand, latest issue argues.

Anglo American Slashes De Beers’ Value by Nearly Half

Move reflects more negative outlook for natural diamonds.

Podcast: How India Has Come to Love Diamonds

Richa Singh of the NDC explains the market’s growth.

Video: Angola Pays $8M to Boost Natural-Diamond Marketing

Antwerp’s Karen Rentmeesters on the NDC, the sale of De Beers, and the market’s challenges.

US-India Deal Sparks Hopes of 0% Tariffs on Diamonds

For now, nothing is final; exemption remains a few steps away.

PrimeTime Shopping Network Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

California-based company held livestreamed jewelry auctions.

EU to Abolish Tariffs on Jewelry Imports from India

New deal removes duties of 2% to 4% on finished goods.

Podcast: Lobbying Washington on Tariffs

AGTA’s John Ford and Bruce Bridges share updates and insights.
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Joshua Freedman

Joshua Freedman is Rapaport’s Senior Analyst. He regularly contributes to Rapaport.com as well as the Rapaport Market Comment.