Clothing companies fear Trump tariffs will leave them worse for wear

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on Canada , France , Italy , Bangladesh , India , Indonesia , Malaysia , Pakistan , Turkey and Vietnam .

Clothing production powerhouse China has been subject to a 145 per cent tariff from the U.U.S. , which was not lifted, and lobbed a 125 per cent levy back.

Clothing companies of all sizes with products passing through countries ensnared by tariffs are doing whatever they can to cope.

Many clothiers have staved off immediate increases because their spring and summer inventory is already in hand.

While parents may not have the option of avoiding purchases for kids outgrowing their clothing, adults may decide to stick with what’s already in their closet for several more seasons , weighing on retailers. “Can I wear this jacket two or three or four more seasons? For sure, I could,” Baer offered as an example. “Would I like to wear two or three or four more seasons? No, because it will be out of fashion but nothing will prevent me from doing that because it is discretionary.”.