On a 16 December deadline, Sourcing Journal reports on tariffs' effect in 2025.
Isatou Ndure| December 16, 2025
How can brands plan when tariffs shift overnight?
United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) president Julie Hughes exclusively tells Just Style: “While we hope 2026 will be different, we anticipate that fashion brands and retailers will continue to face uncertainty for sourcing to the US because of the Trump tariffs.”
In May 2025, US President Donald Trump paused the 145% tariffs on Chinese goods for 90 days. By mid-August 2025, the tariff truce was extended until 10 November, with the US keeping a 30% tariff on Chinese imports and China maintaining 10% on US goods.
“Unpredictability will make it difficult for brands and retailers to be confident in their sourcing strategies since everything could be turned upside down by sudden changes in tariffs,” adds Hughes.
She says that even if the Supreme Court blocks reciprocal tariffs, “the Administration says they will use other types of tariff measures… the threat of more tariffs remains a key risk for sourcing.”