Insight Report 6 minutes PremiumUS-China Trade Issues: The Battle for Footwear Coresight Research June 7, 2019 Executive SummaryThe US-China trade dispute has affected both countries: The volume of China’s exports to the US fell for five months in a row while US exports to China have slid eight months in a row. Here are some of the latest skirmishes: On June 1, China increased tariffs on 5,000 categories of US goods worth of $60 billion, in response to the US move to increase tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods China released a white paper outlining its position on June 2, a clear effort to show its unbending position. China remains a dominant supplier of footwear imported into the US, but with the ongoing exchanges of tit for tat tariff increases, we expect sourcing to shift to alternative sources such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and Italy. Footwear brands are feeling the heat, as China offers an established base with infrastructure and manufacturing know-how difficult to replicate in other locations. 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 2025, Week 7: Aldi and Skechers USA Announce Store Expansion Plans; Joann To Close 500 StoresRetail Shrink and ORC: Cargo Theft Hits Record Levels in the US, Retail Crime Costs Soar in the UKAI Underpins the Tech-Driven Shift in US Grocery, from Smarter Forecasting to Faster CheckoutRetail-Tech Landscape: Israel—January 2025 Update