Top stories this week on just-style include a closer look at what’s at stake with Trump’s promises to tear up US trade agreements – thanks to a special infographic powered by re:source from just-style – the risks Brexit pose to Cambodia’s textile and apparel export sector, and how Trump’s potential revamp of the US tax system threatens US apparel importers and their suppliers.
Is the apparel industry about to be Trumped? – Infographic
The election of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States casts a shadow of uncertainty over the textile and apparel sector, with his promises to tear up US trade agreements, impose tariffs on imports from China and Mexico, and bring back US jobs and manufacturing. Here we take a closer look at what’s at stake, with a special infographic powered by re:source from just-style, a new tool that uses data and intelligence to help apparel companies save time, reduce cost and manage supply chain risk.
Cambodia clothing exports at risk from Brexit
Cambodia’s textile and apparel export sector could face both short and long-term risks as a result of the UK leaving the EU, while the country’s recent rise to lower-middle income status could add to its challenges, the International Labor Organization (ILO) has warned.
How US border adjustment tax could affect apparel
One of the first battlegrounds of the new Trump administration is shaping up to be a possible revamp of the US tax system with an alternative proposal that threatens US apparel importers and their suppliers.
Target strategy head Ghani steps down
US department store retailer Target Corp has confirmed to just-style its senior vice president of enterprise strategy and innovation, Jamil Ghani, is leaving the company, but has remained tight-lipped over reports he is joining online giant Amazon.
Hollister taps Invista tech for performance jean line
US clothing retailer Hollister has unveiled a new line of performance jeans that utilises technology from fibre producer Invista to keep the body cool and dry on hot days, and has insulating fibres for added warmth when it is cool.
US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?
Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.
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