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US tariff on China spells bad news for American lovers of lingerie, luggage

A vast amount of items used by American consumers are sourced from Chinese or Hong Kong based companies and factories

US tariff on China brings bad news for American love of lingerie, luggage
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Donald Trump’s move to slap tariffs on at least $50 billion in Chinese imports may be bad news if you’re an American who likes wearing Victoria’s Secret bras, Guess jeans or Nike shoes.
 
A vast amount of items used by American consumers -- from Under Armour leggings to Bath & Body Works shower gel and Samsonite luggage -- are sourced from Chinese or Hong Kong based companies and factories, fueling the $450 billion in Chinese goods imported to America annually. Broad-based tariffs will likely translate into higher sticker prices in stores across the US
 
US Trade Representative Robert

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