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• [New] Other countries would have opportunities to fill the gap in the U.S. in sectors like textiles and clothing. Yahoo Finance
• [New] By the 2025 holiday season, consumers will definitely feel it - prices for many diamond jewelry pieces could be easily 10-20% higher than a year prior due to the combined effect of tariffs and normal inflation. Shahla Karimi
• [New] Since China is not the primary supplier for fine jewelry materials (apart from being a source of some finished jewelry and synthetic gems), the jewelry industry might refocus sourcing elsewhere rather than await a China deal. Shahla Karimi
• [New] Indian officials expressed hope that an agreement could be reached in the next few months (potentially by mid to late 2025) that would reverse the U.S. tariffs on Indian gems and jewelry. Shahla Karimi
• [New] Higher Input Costs: U.S. manufacturers who make jewelry domestically will face higher costs for crucial inputs - especially diamonds and gemstones. Shahla Karimi
• [New] Fast fashion brands that operate in the US are going to actually do better under the de minimis exemption, because they now have a playing ground where they are not price disadvantaged by Shein and Temu bringing in rock bottom prices because they can escape the tariff duty. CNN
• [New] Other countries would have opportunities to fill the gap in the United States in sectors such as textiles, clothing and electrical equipment.
• [New] For American consumers, the immediate impact could be higher prices for a range of goods, from clothing and electronics to automobiles and food. archyde
• [New] An array of Mexican exports including agricultural products like avocados, clothing and electronics will continue to enter the US without import duties. Euronews
• [New] Swaths of Mexican exports including agricultural products like avocados, clothing and electronics will continue to enter the U.S. without import duties. MarketBeat
• Sharp Rise in Consumer Prices: Most imported products from China will more than double in price, affecting electronics, clothing, and appliances. Social Media SEO
• The United States has expressed concern to China that its regulators are applying an approach that treats cosmetics as having much higher safety risks than is warranted. Bao Quoc Dan
• The convergence of global health initiatives, increasing consumer awareness, and the established role of online pharmacies all point towards a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare, medical, pharmaceutical, personal care, vitamins, and supplements sectors. Australia Pharmaceutical Brand
• Trump plans to phase out a de minimis exemption next month that allows packages with a value of $800 or less to be shipped to the US from China duty free, and is central to the business model of companies such as fast fashion firm Shein and household goods supplier Temu. The Guardian
• In 2025, France banned toxic polyfluoroalkyl substances from cosmetics, ski wax, and clothing, creating an opportunity for the United States to take similar action. The Fulcrum
• The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India views the recent tariff changes imposed by the U.S. as a significant opportunity for India's apparel industry. Textile South Asia
• Trump's various tariffs announced over the past two months will increase the price of all leather goods, including shoes, by 18%, clothing by 16%, electrical equipment by 10%, and fish and fresh produce by 4%. NBC News
• The particularly high tariffs that the Trump administration applied to many Asian countries means that the price of many consumer items will likely increase, including shoes, clothing and electronics. The New York Times
• The State of Fashion 2025 delivers a compelling message: Silver Spenders are reshaping the retail landscape - offering a strategic opportunity for 2025 and beyond. Take Off
• A study from China sees elastin's potential as an anti-ageing cosmetic ingredient, but highlights multiple challenges in applying it successfully. CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com

Last updated: 21 April 2025