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China Sets 5% GDP Growth Target for 2025
Beijing has raised its budget deficit target to "around 4 percent" of GDP from last year's 3 percent, the…
Industry Laments ‘Potentially Crushing Burden’ of Trump’s Tariffs
Groups representing the interests of apparel, footwear, textiles and retail are grappling with the long- and…
U.S. Consumers Fret Over Tariffs, Canadians to Vote With Their Wallets
Consumers throughout North America have concerns over their spending amidst President Trump's tariff barrage.
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The president formally confirmed the administration's intention to move forward with the duties, which were…
Trump Says He’ll Impose ‘Fair and Reciprocal’ Tariffs on Trade Partners
The president signed a memorandum Thursday setting forth a process for imposing new duties on trade partners…
How Companies Like Target, E.l.f. and Levi’s Are Responding to Trump’s Anti-DEI Campaign
Some are holding their ground, but others are modulating their message.
Walpole to Tout British Craftsmanship, Tradition on New York Trade Mission
The British luxury goods association plans to visit New York in March amid the threat of U.S. tariffs and…
LVMH to Touch Down at Osaka-Kansai World Expo 2025 Ahead of a Dior Runway Show
LVMH brands, including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Celine, Chaumet and Moët Hennessy, will be showcased in permanent…
How Trump’s Aggressive Stance on Deportations Is Set to Disrupt Fashion
About 23 percent of apparel workers in the U.S. are undocumented.
China Targets PVH Corp. as Trade War Tensions Escalate
The fashion company faces sanctions over what officials in Beijing described as "discriminatory measures"…
What the Tariffs Mean for Fashion and Retail
U.S. President Donald J. Trump is using tariff threats on Mexico, Canada and China to deal with illegal…
Trump Tariffs Met With Retaliation, Hand-wringing
Trump's tariff declaration went through as expected on Saturday, and heads of state responded in kind.
Swiss Watch Exports Dip 2.8% in 2024, Reflecting China Slowdown
The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry warned a return to growth was unlikely in 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: British Fashion Council Secures Fresh Government Funds for London Fashion Week
The U.K. government department for Culture, Media and Sport, which backs the BFC Newgen program, has…