Whether or not there are further tariff increases on apparel and footwear beyond the additional 10% across-the-board rate and the 145% rate on China currently in effect, a vital question for garment workers is whether international brands will act responsibly or push the cost of higher tariffs onto the shoulders of suppliers and workers, who…
Tariff Turmoil: Will Fashion Brands Step Up or Will They Step on Workers?
Country: United States
Issues: Tariffs
Whether or not there are further tariff increases on apparel and footwear beyond the additional 10% across-the-board rate and the 145% rate on China currently in effect, a vital question for garment workers is whether international brands will act responsibly or push the cost of higher tariffs onto the shoulders of suppliers and workers, who…