Insight Report 6 minutes PremiumUS-China Trade Issues: The Battle for Apparel Coresight Research June 21, 2019 Executive SummaryUS-China trade issues continue to affect different industries. In this report, we review recent developments in the tariff dispute and the impact on apparel. A June 18 phone call between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss meeting during the G20 summit gave everyone hope for a resolution. While tariffs have pushed up the average retail price of China-sourced apparel, in theory eroding China’s competitive edge, the country still dominates US apparel sourcing. Apparel brands are diversifying sourcing sites away from China, adopting a “China plus Vietnam plus many” strategy. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: International Travel in China: New Competition as WeChat Pay and Alipay Accept Foreign Payment Cards?America’s Biggest Furniture and Home-Furnishings Retailers: Assessing Performance and StrategyUnderstanding Cross-Channel and Cross-Category Shopping: US Consumer Tracker Extra, July 2023Retail-Tech Landscape: Generative AI Applications
