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Tara Donaldson

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The EU Signs Two Major Trade Deals While the US Dishes Out New Tariffs

As the European Union advances on trade, the United States appears to be faltering.

Vietnam Poised for Apparel Sourcing Influx, Though Costs Will Climb, HSBC Vietnam CEO Says

Vietnam, heir apparent to a wealth of apparel sourcing China could forgo as it navigates rising costs and a…

Protracted Trade War Raises Stakes for South Asia Sourcing

As the saga of U.S. and China trade relations drags on, one region in particular stands to benefit from the…

Li & Fung Just Got a $300 Million Infusion for its Logistics Business

Li & Fung is working its way to creating the supply chain of the future by building up the logistics to…

Tariffs Will Cost You Whether You Exit China or Not

The tariff impact will plague supply chains whether companies diversify their sourcing out of China or not.

New Apparel Tariffs Could Come as Soon as July 2

If President Trump can push more China tariffs forward, he will.

Trump Drops Mexico Tariffs After Reaching Migration Deal

The tariffs that could have upset U.S.-Mexico trade have been called off. For now.

Brandix Becomes World’s First Net Zero Carbon Apparel Manufacturer

Brandix has just taken one giant leap for apparel manufacturing—and ultimately, for mankind, too.

US Drops Turkey From GSP Trade Preference Program, Further Squeezing China Plus Sourcing Options

The US has eliminated Turkey's trade privileges under its GSP program, meaning imports from Turkey no longer…

China Has Already Aced New Retail While the West Trails Behind

When it comes to modern retail, China is already doing what the West has been scrambling to do—to little…

Li & Fung Says Apparel is Spinning in Circles Rather Than Springing Forward

Li & Fung says too many apparel companies still aren't ready to leave traditional models behind and embrace a…

Will Tariffs Drive Apparel Companies Out of China Once And For All?

With US trade policy determined tweet by tweet, companies are mulling how to slowly back away from the…

Sourcing Costs Are Set to Rise, And Only Data Can Offset the Increase

Sourcing costs are set to rise over the long term, though new data-driven business approaches could serve to…

Trump China Tariffs Are Far From Just a Threat, Experts at Sourcing Summit Hong Kong Say

Trump's tariff tweets may be more than just a negotiating tactic. U.S. Customs is already prepared to start…

Trump Says He’ll Raise China Tariffs to 25 Percent By Friday

By Friday, tariffs on China could more than double.