Global Tariffs and Trade in Flux: The consequences of new trade policies and perspectives from suppliers and importers

The United States has initiated major changes to tariff policies in place for most of the last 50 Years. New, arbitrary tariffs are placing huge stress on the global apparel supply chain. How does this impact Canada, the U.S. & major sourcing countries?

This panel will include United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) President Julie Hughes, Canadian Apparel Federation Executive Director Bob Kirke, Chinese leading outdoor apparel manufacturer Aparso CEO Rudolph Zhang and Bangladesh top denim manufacturer Pioneer Denim, Senior Relationship Manager Asif Wares Khan, providing different perspectives on how the global supply chain is adjusting to these new realities.