<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>US clothing imports from China hit a 22-year low in May, with a significant decrease from $796 million in April to $556 million in May.</li><li>Tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, reaching up to 145 percent in April, prompted more retailers to shift manufacturing from China to countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh, and India.</li><li>Despite a recent trade deal between the US and China, leading US fashion companies are planning to further reduce their reliance on China or consider moving out of the country.</li><li>US retailers' demand for factory inspections in China decreased by nearly a quarter in the second quarter of the year, while sourcing from Southeast Asia grew.</li></ul>

Tariffs drive US clothing imports from China to 22-year low in May

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