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Tariff War and the Fashion Industry

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Tariffs will make sneakers, jeans and almost everything Americans wear cost more, trade groups warn

Sending children back to school in new sneakers, jeans and T-shirts is likely to cost U.S. families significantly more this fall.

Tariffs threaten to slam the apparel industry

Apparel brands and manufacturers fear hit from Trump tariffs: The duties will disproportionately affect the industry, as 97% of the apparel and shoes sold in the US is imported from countries like China and Vietnam.

To slow China’s tech advances, Trump should keep its factories addicted to cheap exports via low tariffs, economist says

“If making America great again is its goal, Trump should not fear a comfortable China; he should fear a constrained one.”

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/12/trump-tariffs-on-china-mean-irreversible-damage-for-most-businesses.html

Analysis: Trump’s showdown with China deepens, with huge stakes for the economy | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump is heading into another volatile week of his trade wars facing an urgent need to de-escalate the conflict he ignited with China before it inflicts deep damage on the US economy.

Clothing retailers delay orders, freeze hiring as tariffs hit

Clothing and accessories retailers across the United States are delaying orders and freezing hiring ahead of tariff hikes that take effect Wednesday on products imported from Vietnam and China.

For U.S. Apparel Manufacturers, Chaotic Tariff Policy Isn’t Much Help

Even companies that make clothing in America aren’t feeling great about stiff duties on their overseas competition.

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Chris Kidd is the owner of StyleCareers.com, StylePortfolios.com, StyleDispatch.com, FashionCareerFairs.com and FashionRetailCareers.com.

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