Tariffs

News & Analysis

Macy’s CEO Assures Tariffs Will Only Hit Profits by 5 Cents a Share

15 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

15 August 2019 • By Bloomberg

Chief Executive Jeff Gennette said looming US tariffs will reduce per-share profits by a maximum of five cents and assures it is not a big impact.

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Macy’s CEO Assures Tariffs Will Only Hit Profits by 5 Cents a Share

Chief Executive Jeff Gennette said looming US tariffs will reduce per-share profits by a maximum of five cents and assures it is not a big impact.

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New Study Finds Trump China Tariffs Could Cost Consumers Billions

23 June 2019 • By Reuters

23 June 2019 • By Reuters

The National Retail Federation found that potential tariffs on another $300 billion of Chinese goods would cost US consumers $12.2 billion.

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New Study Finds Trump China Tariffs Could Cost Consumers Billions

The National Retail Federation found that potential tariffs on another $300 billion of Chinese goods would cost US consumers $12.2 billion.

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Retailers J.C.Penney, Macy's Oppose Proposed Tariffs on Apparel and Footwear

21 June 2019 • By Reuters

21 June 2019 • By Reuters

The retail companies warn the US President's tariff proposal could have negative impacts on their sales.

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Retailers J.C.Penney, Macy's Oppose Proposed Tariffs on Apparel and Footwear

The retail companies warn the US President's tariff proposal could have negative impacts on their sales.

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US Businesses Beg to Be Left off Trump's Tariff List

17 June 2019 • By Reuters

17 June 2019 • By Reuters

President Donald Trump's plan to slap tariffs on another $300 billion of Chinese imports would likely raise prices for US consumers buying apparel and other categories.

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US Businesses Beg to Be Left off Trump's Tariff List

President Donald Trump's plan to slap tariffs on another $300 billion of Chinese imports would likely raise prices for US consumers buying apparel and other categories.

How a Cuban Fashion Brand Is Surviving Under Trump — With a Little Help From Google

14 June 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

How a Cuban Fashion Brand Is Surviving Under Trump — With a Little Help From Google

Empowered by Obama’s favourable trade policies toward Cuba, Clandestina became the first company out of the Island to run an online shop in the US while maintaining is headquarters in Havana. But under President Trump, the brand faces a slate of uncertainties.

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US Retailers' Wary Outlook Reveals Scale of Tariff Fear

13 June 2019 • By Reuters

13 June 2019 • By Reuters

Tensions incurred by the trade war have loomed as a potential risk for markets for more than two years.

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US Retailers' Wary Outlook Reveals Scale of Tariff Fear

Tensions incurred by the trade war have loomed as a potential risk for markets for more than two years.

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Columbia Sportswear Is Ready to Pass Trump Tariffs on to Consumers

28 May 2019 • By Bloomberg

28 May 2019 • By Bloomberg

The Trump administration’s latest tariff proposal on goods imported from China has forced the outdoor gear and apparel maker to spend more time managing its supply chain than its sales operations.

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Columbia Sportswear Is Ready to Pass Trump Tariffs on to Consumers

The Trump administration’s latest tariff proposal on goods imported from China has forced the outdoor gear and apparel maker to spend more time managing its supply chain than its sales operations.

BoF Professional Exclusive

Trump's Tariffs Have Arrived. Here's How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt

28 May 2019 • By Cathaleen Chen

BoF Professional Exclusive

Trump's Tariffs Have Arrived. Here's How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt

Brands and retailers are facing a 25 percent hike in the cost of most Chinese-made apparel and footwear imports as soon as next month. But there are steps they can take to soften the blow.

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Time for Fashion to Pay Attention to Trump's Trade War

19 May 2019 • By Brian Baskin

BoF Professional Exclusive

Time for Fashion to Pay Attention to Trump's Trade War

This week, everyone will be talking about escalating tariffs on Chinese-made apparel and footwear, Carine Roitfeld's charity gala at Cannes and department store earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.