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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.

A garment worker in a Chinese factory. — A looming trade war is disrupting many American brands' supply chains. (Getty Images)

16 April 2025

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Until last week, getting products from China to the US as quickly as possible was top priority for some clients of Shift Fashion Group, a studio that helps brands with product development and manufacturing. That changed when tariffs as high as 145 percent kicked in last week.

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Trump’s Tariffs: Assessing the Impact, One Week Later

As the shock wears off, fashion businesses are starting to draw up plans to navigate a market that is still rapidly changing under their feet.

Trump’s Tariffs Rock Fashion’s Supply Chain

Some of the most severe import duties announced Wednesday were aimed at apparel manufacturing hubs.

Join Our Executive Roundtable: Fashion in the Trump Era

Executive Members are invited to join senior correspondents Marc Bain and Sheena Butler-Young, along with executive editor Brian Baskin for an informal breakfast discussing tariffs, the future of DEI and other topics.

About the authors

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.

Malique Morris

Malique Morris is Senior E-Commerce Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and covers digital-native brands and shifts in the online shopping industry.

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