US FASHION SECTOR CONCERNED OVER TRUMP’S PLANNED METAL DUTIES
March 1st, 2018
REPRESENTATIVES of the USA fashion and apparel industries, along with most of the country's business community and Congressional leadership, are voicing concern about President Donald Trump's March 1 announcement that he intends to impose additional tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminium.
Julia Hughes, president of the US Fashion Industry Association (USFIA), warned that the move - which would slap 25% on steel and 10% on aluminium imports from all countries - could hurt her members. It would impact the broader US economy, decreasing demand, an assessment ...
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