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Trump bumps up tariffs on Chinese imports to 245 percent

US president Donald Trump has once again bumped up tariffs on Chinese imports. In the latest update from the White House, the Trump administration now said “China faces up to a 245 percent tariff on imports to the US as a result of its retaliatory actions”. This includes a 125 percent reciprocal tariff, a 20 percent tariff to address the...

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Uniform-inspired womenswear: Batakovic brings Belgrade chic to New York

Batakovic Belgrade focuses on uniform-inspired womenswear and fabrics from Loro Piana. With this, the Serbian luxury brand now wants to inspire New Yorkers as well. The brand plays with various uniforms that founder Ivana Batakovic has always been fascinated by, she says in an interview with FashionUnited. She translates the associated aura of...

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Labour Behind the Label raises concerns for impact US tariffs pose on garment workers

UK non-profit Labour Behind the Label is raising concerns about the potential negative impact that the recently announced US tariffs are set to have on Asian countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, and Sri Lanka and their garment workers. The "Liberation Day" tariffs, announced by the US administration last Wednesday, included tariffs on key...

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What do the European import tariffs on American products mean for the fashion industry?

Trade relations between the European Union and the US have become more complex since President Donald Trump re-launched import tariffs. In retaliation, on March 12, the EU launched its own import tariffs to protect European businesses, workers, and consumers from the consequences of unjustified trade restrictions. These so-called ‘retaliatory...

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Spanish jewelry firm Tous launches offensive in the US, names General Manager for the country

Madrid – As part of the implementation process of its new medium-term strategic plan, “GEM”, the Spanish multinational jewelry firm Tous has just officially launched a new and decisive offensive for the company’s growth in the United States, with the appointment of its first general manager for the country. A position that will be filled by...

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U.S. tariff crackdown hits Chinese fast fashion giants

Chinese fast fashion giants Shein and Temu are facing declining sales in the U.S. following Donald Trump’s renewed tariff measures targeting Chinese imports. Sales have dropped 16 percent and 41 percent respectively since Trump’s inauguration, driven by the elimination of the “de minimis” trade rule, which previously exempted goods under 800...

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Puma slows Chinese imports as imposed US tariffs take effect

Puma is sourcing more and more from suppliers in countries like Indonesia and Vietnam for the US market as the trade war between China and the United States intensifies, according to Arne Freundt, CEO. The CEO of the German sportswear brand revealed in an interview with Bloomberg that it is sourcing approximately 10 percent of the footwear...

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US Postal Service says suspending parcels from China

The US Postal Service (USPS) has said it is temporarily suspending inbound parcels from China and Hong Kong, evoking an angry accusation of "unreasonable suppression" from Beijing on Wednesday. The order follows US President Donald Trump's imposition of additional 10 percent tariffs on Chinese imports starting Tuesday. Minutes after they took...

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Trump strikes, China counterattacks: A shock for the fashion and retail industry

Trade tensions between the United States and China are escalating as Beijing announces retaliatory measures in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 10% tariffs on Chinese imports. The new Chinese countermeasures, which include tariffs on the energy, auto and technology sectors, as well as export restrictions on critical...

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The textile industry in Mexico and the US call for dialogue in the face of imposed tariffs

Mexico - On Saturday, February 1, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing 25 percent tariffs on imported goods from Mexico and Canada and a 10 percent tax on China. This imposition of tariffs represents a challenge for all industries in Mexico due to the importance of the United States as a historical trading partner. In the...

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US retail sales up 3.8% this holiday season according to Mastercard SpendingPulse

This Christmas season proved to be a merry one for US retailers, with retail sales increasing 3.8 percent year on year from November 1 to December 24, according to insights from Mastercard SpendingPulse. "The holiday shopping season revealed a consumer who is willing and able to spend but driven by a search for value as can be seen by...

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LHCA supports the Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus

The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) has pledged its support for the Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus, which hope to introduce “climate-smart politics to reduce, repair, rewear and recycle textiles”. Founded by district of Maine congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Washington district’s Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and California's Sydney...