On a 7 May deadline, Legis 1 reports on new Jockey International entering the federal lobbying arena.
Legis 1 Editorial | May 7, 2026
Jockey's sourcing footprint sits squarely in the countries most affected by the Trump administration's tariff actions. Reuters reported in April 2025 that Bangladesh faces a 35 percent U.S. tariff, raising an alarm across the garment industry. The Business and Human Rights Centre noted that if those duties take effect, U.S. buyers could shift orders significantly.
The financial stakes for comparable companies are substantial. Research from FASH455 documented one underwear brand facing a gross tariff impact of approximately $120 million, with a net fiscal year impact of roughly $50 million after mitigation. The same research noted that men's underwear saw some of the highest retail price increases in September 2025 and February 2026 compared to the prior year periods.
The United States Fashion Industry Association estimated that if 2025 import values hold steady, reciprocal tariffs would generate nearly $35 billion in total duties on textile and apparel products, an increase of $19.9 billion over prior levels.