Examine how evolving trade agreements, shifting tariffs, and geopolitical dynamics are reshaping sourcing, production, and retail strategies for global fashion brands. Panelists from U.S. trade associations, supply chain executives, and academic experts on international business will discuss strategies to remain competitive and resilient.
Global fashion is being reshaped by the evolving landscape of trade agreements, shifting tariffs, and rising geopolitical uncertainty. From changing U.S.–China trade relations to new regional pacts and sustainability regulations, fashion brands are rethinking where and how they produce. This session brings together voices from U.S. trade associations, supply chain executives, and academic experts in international business to examine how companies can adapt their sourcing and retail strategies amid growing complexity. Panelists will discuss how policy shifts influence cost structures, supplier diversification, and risk management, and how the industry can build more resilient, transparent, and sustainable value chains in a time of global realignment.