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Sweaters, Wool Suits and More EU Goods Will See New Tariffs in Two Weeks

The United States has outlined a list of European goods that will face new tariffs—as soon as…

Next Up in Trade: US Tariffs on EU Apparel and Textiles

The next batch of tariffs the US puts in place could be on imports of EU apparel and textiles, extending the…

The Week Ahead: US-China Trade Tensions Remain Front and Center

One step forward and two steps back. Will the U.S. and China actually get a trade deal done next month? Stay…

Tariffs Could Deal Devastating Blow to Holiday Shopping Season, Survey Warns

What recourse do retailers have if tariff-fueled price hikes scare off shoppers during the all-important…

China Tariffs Could Spell Double Trouble for Importers—Here’s How

While brands and retailers scramble to cover the cost of new tariffs, many are overlooking another critical…

The Week Ahead: All About Trade Talks and Tariffs After China’s Hasty Departure

Hope was high on trade talks as Trump lifted tariffs on 400 Chinese imports, but that faded when Chinese…

A Review of Past Recessions Points to Problems for Apparel and Textiles as Another Downturn Looms

As the economic cycle points to a recession, the U.S. apparel industry is at the heart of issues that have…

Palmetto Synthetics Says ‘Tariffs Have Helped’ Incite Manufacturing Resurgence

The company makes specialty synthetic fibers in small lot sizes, and everything is a value-added product…

Tariff Impact Top of Mind at NY Apparel Shows as ‘Prices Will Have to Go Up,’ Vendors Say

Exhibitors said buyers placed orders and didn't see signs of any economic worries ahead, while tariffs on…

Companies are Canvassing the Globe for Ways to Mitigate Tariffs

With footwear included in the new tariff list, the worst-case scenario looms for an industry that already…

The Week Ahead: An Olive Branch on Tariffs, and Maybe a Forever 21 Bankruptcy

The U.S. and China make concessions on trade amid tariffs, and a Forever 21 bankruptcy could come next week.

Trump Delays Upcoming Tariff Hikes by Two Weeks as ‘Good Will’ Gesture to China

President Trump may be trying to play moderately nice with China.

Here’s How the Tariffs Are Expected to Impact Retail Sales, According to NPD

With new punitive tariffs in effect, some apparel and footwear items may be too elastic to drive sales.

For Dollar General, Tariffs Could Bring New Business

Dollar General sees tariffs as the new normal, so any rollback of taxes would be incremental to its business.

Journeys, Genesco Record Ninth Straight Quarter of Positive Comps Despite Brexit, Trade War

The footwear company's solid performance sent its stock up by more than 15 percent on Friday morning.