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Trump’s Tariffs, Explained in 4 Charts

Uncertainty around the rollout of the tariffs — how long they’ll last and whether more are in the works — complicates the fashion industry’s ability to adjust to the new reality.
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It remains to be seen whether the duties will become a permanent cost of trade — as with the 2019 tariffs on Chinese goods that remained in effect even during Joe Biden’s presidency — or are intended as a temporary negotiation tactic. (Shutterstock)

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Trump’s Tariffs: Beauty’s Winners and Losers

President-elect Donald Trump's idea to ratchet up tariffs on foreign-made goods could mean a hit to supply chains, margins and overseas sales for beauty brands like E.l.f. Cosmetics and Jolie.

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Cathaleen Chen
Cathaleen Chen

Cathaleen Chen is Retail Editor at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and drives BoF’s coverage of the retail and direct-to-consumer sectors.

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