Clothing imports into Europe rose by 14% between January and June 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, a source in the clothing industry has told Euronews, as the EU textile sector called for greater protection from Chinese exports seeking new markets in the EU due to the new American tariff policy.
Some 22 European textile federations, including the Brussels-based association Euratex, sounded the alarm on Tuesday, issuing a statement denouncing unfair competition from fast fashion, which accounts for 20% of online clothing sales on internet.
