Trade groups warn USTR against proposed port fees on Chinese ships
Section 301 of the Trade Act empowers USTR to respond to foreign practices that unfairly burden or discriminate against US…
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US retail sales up 0.2% in February amid consumer uncertainty
The US Census Bureau reported a 0.2% rise in overall retail sales for February when seasonally adjusted from the previous…
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Fashion, retail sectors urge US to rethink Canada, Mexico, China tariffs
President Donald Trump announced on 3 march he will proceed with the 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and…
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Policy crosscurrents cloud 2025 economic outlook says NRF
The potential impact of these policies on immigration, tariffs, deregulation, and taxes could either stimulate or hinder economic progress, says…
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Discounts, cold weather help drive US fashion sales in January 2025
The latest data released by the US Census Bureau shows overall retail sales in January decreased by 0.9% to $723.9bn on…
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US fashion supply chain chaos looms as Trump plans reciprocal tariffs
Trump announced his policy around Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs yesterday (13 February) which see his trade advisers directed to come…
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US clothing sales dip in January as ‘choiceful’ consumer rotates spending
Sales in clothing and accessories stores have declined 2.96% month over month on a seasonally adjusted basis in January. Despite…
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US ports prepare for ramped up retail imports ahead of tariffs
According to the latest Global Port Tracker report, a collaborative effort between the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates,…
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Solving fashion’s returns problem
Shopping for fashion has never been easier thanks to the likes of TikTok Shop and Netflix. But many consumers are…
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US 2024 retail holiday sales hit record high in 2024
This surge in US 2024 retail holiday sales, denotes a 4% increment compared to the preceding year and has surpassed…
