economy
Trump’s Section 122 Tariffs Challenged in Court as Consumer Sentiment Reaches Record Low
The Court of International Trade heard oral arguments against the president's most recent tranche of tariffs…
How Are Microplastics and the Macroeconomy Shaping Your Strategies? Take Our Survey!
Sourcing Journal needs your input to better understand sourcing and product development strategies in the…
Tariff Ticker: Trump Credits Duties for Economic Bump, Businesses Selling Off Duty Refund Rights
The Commerce Department on Tuesday released better-than-expected economic reporting from the months of July…
Economic Effects of Tariffs Subject to Change Over Time, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Says
Research indicates that the line connecting tariffs to inflation is more serpentine than straight.
Saving Sustainability: How Denim Mills Stay Green Amid Financial Pressure
Mills are targeting initiatives that deliver the biggest environmental impact.
60% of Shoppers Stressed by Geopolitics, Personal Finances, Kearney Consumer Institute Finds
Beneath the veneer of the status quo, macro anxieties about the state of the country and everyday financial…
Economic Anxiety Will Prompt 10% Pullback on Holiday Spending, Deloitte Says
Seventy-seven percent of shoppers expect to see higher prices at retail, prompting them to tighten their…
Trump’s Tariffs Could Push 875K Americans Into Poverty, Yale Budget Lab Says
The Trump administration's tariff regime could push hundreds of thousands of Americans to the brink of…
Here’s Why Consumers Keep Spending Despite Tariffs
Poonam Goyal of Bloomberg Intelligence said consumers continue to be resilient, but their sentiment could…
Apparel Prices Inch Up in July, but Are Still Down Over the Past Year
Prices across most categories have been rising, compounding worries about the impact of tariffs.
Consumers Stand to Pay Up to 40% More for Shoes, Apparel Due to Tariffs
New analysis from the Yale Budget Lab estimates that shoppers will face 40-percent higher prices on shoes and…
Denim Mills Say Clients Are Taking a More Measured Approach to Seasonal Sourcing
Denim brands are approaching their orders with caution.
Majority of Americans Believe Tariffs Threaten Their Finances
Bankrate's Consumer Sentiment Survey showed that nearly two in three consumers expect the duties on…
China Retail Sales Saw May Bump in Spite of Tariff Firestorm
The country's retail sales grew by 6.4 percent year over year, even amid ongoing geopolitical strife.
Global Economic Growth Will Be Blunted By US Tariffs, OECD Says
The intergovernmental economic organization said U.S. trade policy stands to weaken the global economy.