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: Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 50: VF Corporation Boosts US OpeningsAnalyst Corner—Inside the World of Luxury Retail: Global Market Learnings with Sunny ZhengUS CPG Sales Tracker: Online Food and Beauty Growth Taper Off FurtherRetail-Tech Landscape: Retail Media
