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Trump Administration Ramps Up China Trade War Rhetoric While Dangling Extension of Tariff Pause

Despite recent assurances that the relationship with China is "fine," the administration continues to ramp up…

For Indie Beauty Brands, the Survival of the Fittest Is On

As tariff uncertainty and business costs climb, beauty's indie players must get creative to stay efficient in…

Non-U.S. Beauty Brands Face Crunch as De Minimis Ends

Small, non-U.S. beauty brands are grappling with how to continue servicing U.S. customers now that the de…

Furniture Stocks Likely to Extend Losses After Trump Threatens New Tariff Rate on Sector

The furniture industry is under threat of higher tariffs, sending stocks plummeting in after-hours trading on…

New Discoveries Abound for Italian Marble and Fine Stone Companies

Fair organizers of Marmomac told WWD that new quarry sites and foreign markets will drive the marble and…

Are Pakistan and Mexico Becoming Denim’s Top Sourcing Destinations?

Pakistan and Mexico are starting to "emerge as strong contenders" as mills seek agility and competitive costs.

Confindustria Says 30 Percent Tariffs Could Trim 0.82 Percent Off Italy’s GDP in 2027

U.S. President Donald Trump's latest set of tariffs could reverse growth forecasts for the euro zone's third…

Brunello Cucinelli Expects Modest Profit Growth in 2025, Sees Sales Up 10 Percent in 2026 After Positive H1

The Solomeo, Italy-based company said it sees profits rising modestly by year's end, but predicted revenue…

Tariffs, Currency Top of Mind at Curated White Resort Trade Show

Exhibitors at the ready-to-wear and accessories trade show are bracing themselves for an unpredictable year…

White House Clarifies That Duties on China Have Hit 145%

President Trump's tariffs on China have risen to 145 percent, just one day after he paused retaliatory…

Stocks In Red As Investors Assess Tariffs, Global Trade War

Retail and apparel stocks generally saw declines Tuesday as investors responded to Trump's tariffs and the…

China Ratchets Up Pressure on Taiwan With Tariffs, Tension With US Deepens

China has reinstated tariffs on 134 products from Taiwan due to "separatist acts" by its new administration.

New Study of China Tariff War’s Biggest Losers Shows ‘Surprising Results’

University of Mannheim Lei Li discussed the "uncommon and astonishing" results his team uncovered in their…

The China Tariff Debate: Not a One-Sided Issue

Industry insiders have differing views on whether preserving China duties will help or harm American…

When Politics and Economics Clash: Neoliberalism’s Massive Missteps

The trade war between the U.S. and China and the conflict in the Ukraine could be harbingers that the era of…