The US tariff war and the global garment industry: poorer Americans and developing countries at risk

Article by Emese Dobos on the Institute of World Economics’ blog

The USA almost entirely dresses up from import clothing and shoes. Although the US President has envisaged cheaper products for Americans in the wake of the tariff war, the proposed tariffs are likely to negatively affect those who are already vulnerable. So poorer Americans, and those developing countries with significant clothing production will be effected – and a high proportion of US imports…