Insight Reports 6 minutes premiumUS-China Trade Issues: The Battle for Apparel Author By Coresight Research June 21, 2019 Key PointsUS-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. June 21, 2019 premium This report is for Premium subscribers only. Learn more about subscriptions here. Other research you may be interested in:
