记者手记｜关税不确定性让美国纺织服装业“压力山大”

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. textile and apparel industry is under significant pressure due to supply chain adjustments and uncertainty surrounding new tariffs implemented by the Trump administration, particularly the "reciprocal tariffs" [1][2]. Group 1: Tariff Impact - The introduction of new tariffs has led to increased costs for suppliers, which are expected to result in higher prices for consumers [2]. - Retailers and importers are tracking rising costs and expenditures, which have become shockingly high due to the current tariff policies [2]. - The uncertainty surrounding tariffs complicates procurement decisions for companies, making it difficult to manage supply chains effectively [2]. Group 2: Supply Chain Challenges - The textile and apparel industry is characterized by its high degree of globalization, and significant tariff increases pose a direct threat to its operations [2]. - Even when U.S. manufacturers are found, the costs are often double compared to suppliers from other countries, making it challenging to shift production domestically [2]. - The inability to quickly establish new factories means that adjustments to supply chains will not yield immediate results [1].