Europe Joins U.S. Companies Moving Out Of China

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Countries like Portugal are making clothes again as China’s position as go-to manufacturer wanes quickly.

The trade war has pushed many Chinese and American multinationals over the edge. For years, both sides have been sourcing goods in countries like Vietnam and Bangladesh. This has been particularly true of apparel, which is now as likely to read Made in Vietnam on the clothing tag as it once read Made in China.

In the latest QIMA survey, over 75% of U.S. respondents reported being affected by the tariffs, saying rising costs associated with them is one of the most serious impacts on their business. As a result, they are moving or looking to move faster than they once had planned.Romania? Brazil? Nope ... Portugal! Believe it or not, the trade war has richer European multinationals sourcing apparel from Portugal again. Welcome to the 1920s.EU businesses are less affected by the trade war with China.

Meanwhile, in Cambodia, over 40% of all goods inspected in the second quarter of this year were unacceptable.

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Following Trumps lead.

LOL!

The Chinese are UNCOOPERATIVE, SELFISH, and ARROGANT. They want EVERYTHING for THEMSELVES and NOTHING for anyone else. Very bad people. Overly GREEDY. US businesses should have got out of China 20 years ago

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