Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mona Mashhadi Rajabi,Lisa Lake,Martina Linnenluecke and Yun Shen

Trump’s tariffs have made fast fashion even more exploitative. Here’s how

Fashion brands have pivoted following the introduction of Trump’s tariffs - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

When US President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports the goal was to bring manufacturing back to American soil and protect local jobs.

However, this process of re-shoring is complex and requires years of investment and planning – far too slow for the world of ultra-fast fashion, where brands are used to reacting in weeks, not years.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.