Tariff effect distorts apparel import volumes in September
According to the US Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA), China, once more, saw a heavy decline – 41% to…
Trump Tariffs
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What’s next for apparel sourcing in 2026?
In 2026, the calculus for apparel sourcing is fundamentally changing. The era when brands could simply chase the lowest Free…
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A tall order: Reinventing the US textile, fashion industry
Every few months, someone dusts off the idea of bringing the textile and apparel industry back to the United States.…
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Mauritius looks beyond US to keep apparel sector relevant
Mauritius’ apparel sector - long seen as a reliable sourcing hub in Africa - is navigating its most severe disruption…
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Week in review: Nearshoring lags despite rocky global supply chain
It's been almost five years since Myanmar's coup d'état, which led to a mass exit of many global fashion brands…
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Trump hints at India-US trade deal but fashion industry sceptical
According to CNBC reporting from the swearing-in of US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, Trump said Washington may soon lower…
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Philippines fashion sector looks to Europe, Asia on US tariff burden
Under the US government’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, Philippines-origin garments now face an additional 19% duty when imported into the US. While this matches the rate for Indonesia and is only…
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China-US tariff reduction ‘positive’ but too high for apparel sourcing
The US has agreed to shave 10% off the tariffs against China after Chinese president Xi Jinping agreed to tackle…
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Business concerns about US tariffs continue to rise
Concerns about tariffs among businesses globally have continued to rise significantly over the last six months, according to a new…
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Week in review: Fashion sector toing and froing over Trump tariffs continues
But, if anything, it’s left the US apparel and footwear sector annoyed, as it signals another 90 days in a…
