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President Trump said Friday he had a “productive call” with a top Vietnamese official, adding that the Communist Southeast Asian nation “wants to cut their Tariffs down to ZERO” pending a free trade ...
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Prices of Nike Jordan and Adidas Samba sneakers are likely to rise in the U.S. after President Donald Trump imposed a raft of new tariffs on Vietnam, China, and Indonesia, key manufacturers of sportsw...
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Trump’s new tariffs are forcing U.S. apparel and shoe makers to scour the world for new places to manufacture.
U.S. footwear and apparel companies, such as Nike, Lululemon, and Gap were getting crushed early Thursday. Blame high tariffs on Vietnam, Indonesia and Cambodia. Vietnam and Cambodia were the two countries worst hit by President Donald Trump’s reciprocal levies–46% and 49% rates,
Nike shares recovered on Friday after President Donald Trump suggested a possible agreement with Vietnam to reduce recently announced tariffs.
Shares of clothing and footwear retailers are climbing Friday after President Donald Trump revealed that Vietnam is interested in negotiations to reduce tariffs.
Those looking to pick up a pair of the brand’s Air Jordan 1 High sneakers could shell out an extra $18 on top of their current $180 price tag after the new tariff goes into effect April 9, industry sources told The Post. Some of Nike’s other popular sneakers could also spike by between $15 and $35, according to a Footwear News report.
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Now down 9% across the week, Nike initially declined on Thursday after the president's tariffs targeted three countries responsible for the majority of the company's manufacturing. Here's what happened earlier this week and why Nike's shares have rallied somewhat today.
The latest US tariffs, particularly 46% on Vietnam, threaten the supply chains of major footwear brands like Nike and Adidas, which rely heavily on Vietnamese production. The tariffs may increase consumer prices and impact Vietnam’s $44 billion export market.