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What a US Recession Would Mean for the Global Fashion Industry

Economists raised the likelihood of a recession in the US, Canada and Mexico this week as Trump’s tariffs rattled global markets, exposing the fashion industry to uncertainty and possible deceleration.
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After the pandemic, fashion companies are more agile and equipped to deal with unpredictabilities in the economy. (Shutterstock)

In President Donald Trump’s second term, a new normal for fashion has arrived — that of incessant uncertainty.

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