IAF warns US tariffs threaten global fashion, textile industry
International Apparel Federation (IAF), which represents global fashion manufacturers welcomes the US administration's decision to temporarily halt tariffs but warns once this ends the tariffs could put garment worker livelihoods in the US and abroad at r
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The IAF explains apparel and textiles are among the most globalised industries, historically foundational to industrial development around the world so steep tariffs represent a direct and unprovoked threat on these entire industries.
The IAF supports US President Donald Trump’s announcement on 9 April to have a 90-day suspension of “reciprocal” tariffs for all nations except China. However, it adds the tariffs announced on 2 April gave the highest rates to countries that are heavily dependent on clothing exports to the US.
A statement by the IAF reads: “The IAF welcomes the decision to pause a significant portion of these punishing tariffs. However, the continued application of punitive tariffs on imports from China, one of the world’s largest apparel exporters, remains deeply concerning and underscores the real and ongoing risk of tariff escalation for other nations.”
From the Egytex news archive, first published on 7 May 2025. Figures and names are as reported at the time.
