The tariffs are seen as a protective measure for the Mexican textile industry, and a way to reduce imports from China, potentially avoiding trade conflicts with the U.S.
Congresswoman Chellie
Pingree claims textile waste is responsible for more carbon emissions than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.
Jason Alexander, industrial policy senior analyst with RSM US, discusses how businesses will navigate the coming year in the face of higher tariffs on durable goods.
Trump has repeatedly said tariffs will create more factory jobs, shrink the federal deficit, lower food prices and allow the government to subsidize childcare. Economists disagree.
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the apparel industry — which consists of companies that manufacture clothing, accessories and footwear. Learn how apparel companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.
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