The Real Reason Your Phone, Shirt, and Car May No Longer Be 'Made in China'
- THE CHINA NOW
- Jul 10
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 23
U.S. tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese-made clothing have caused a dramatic drop in exports. In May 2025, U.S. apparel imports from China plummeted to $556 million, the lowest in over two decades. To avoid these costs, global retailers are shifting orders to Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, and Mexico, where demand for apparel production surged by 29% during the same period.
