Waste colonialism is an under-recognized yet far too prevalent practice, whereby developed nations export millions of tons of used clothing to Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested tens of thousands of people living in the U.S. without legal status since January, when Trump took office.

Most companies said bringing back supply chains within the U.S. could as much as double their costs, and it would be more cost-effective to relocate them to lower-tariffed countries.

“The U.S. is unreasonable, bullying and imposing tariffs abusively,” the postal service said in a statement posted to the Hong Kong government’s website.

For companies looking to reduce packaging spend, cost-cutting alone is no longer enough. Sustainability must also be a priority. 

In a time when “fast fashion” is having a devastating impact on the environment, you might think the answer lies in making clothes that are built to last. Think again.

Even balanced against elevated levels earlier this year, total 2025 cargo volume could show a net decline of 15% or more unless the situation with tariffs changes.

Prices may rise but, in the absence of price-gouging, they will not rise as much as is currently being trumpeted.

If anything, Trump's delay in some of his tariff plans is extending the uncertainty that has already begun to drag on business and consumer sentiment.

Retailers that have spent years trying to move their manufacturing out of China have suddenly been left in a world of uncertainty.