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With the Trade War on Pause, Here’s What’s Next for Fashion

The industry let out a sigh of relief as the US and China announced a de-escalation of their punishing trade battle, but fashion can’t breathe easy just yet.
Chinese manufacturing.
Tariffs on Chinese-made goods were reduced to 30 percent under the terms of a 90-day agreement announced Monday. China will cut duties on US goods from 125 percent to 10 percent. (shutterstock)

Moments after news broke Monday morning that the US and China had reached a trade deal, Bogg founder Kim Vaccarella called her manufacturer in Dongguan, China and told them to start making her brand’s colourful plastic beach bags again.

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Further Reading

Executive Memo | An Action Plan for Navigating Trump’s Tariffs

US President Donald Trump’s tariff actions are raising costs for fashion businesses and throwing supply chains into disarray. As his administration prepares a new wave of duties, and other nations retaliate with tariffs of their own, executives have a variety of measures at their disposal to mitigate the impact, from pricing, sourcing and product strategies to financial actions.

Explainer: What the US-China Trade War Means for Fashion

President Trump’s sky-high tariffs on China, along with the end of the de minimis tax loophole, have left American fashion businesses scrambling. BoF unpacks the challenges ahead as companies try to navigate the situation.

About the authors
Marc Bain
Marc Bain

Marc Bain is Technology Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and drives BoF’s coverage of technology and innovation, from start-ups to Big Tech.

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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