Fast fashion vs. Trump: why women may pay more in the tariff wars
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The implementation of tariffs on imports from countries like China, Mexico, Canada, and the European Union is expected to significantly impact the fast fashion industry by raising prices. As a consequence, consumers who traditionally engaged in fast shopping may start shifting their habits. Influencers have already begun promoting sustainable practices such as buying secondhand and mending existing clothes, leading to a potential trend where underconsumption evolves from a mere hashtag to a lifestyle choice. This raises important questions about the future of consumer engagement in the fashion sector amid economic changes.
The tariffs imposed on imports from nations like China, Mexico, and Canada are expected to raise prices in the fast fashion sector significantly, potentially driving consumers toward underconsumption.
With influencers promoting sustainable practices like buying secondhand and mending clothes, it's possible that consumer habits will shift as a response to both tariffs and growing environmental concerns.
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