A Reality Check for Tariff Refunds
The promise of tariff refunds in 45 days might be more a ‘dare to dream’ than precise delivery date.
TARIFF TRACKING
/ With no near-term relief in sight, brands and suppliers are adjusting sourcing, pricing, and inventory strategies to manage sustained tariff risk.
US apparel and textile imports are still facing historically high, multi‑layered tariffs and no short‑term relief signaled. Despite sourcing shifting to new countries, the overall duty burden remains elevated. Suppliers selling into the US market are under pressure to adjust origin, pricing, and lead times as brands juggle cost, capacity, and policy volatility.
The removal of the de minimis exemption in 2025 has forced e-commerce brands either into US‑based inventory models or into near‑shore/FTA sourcing so that landed costs remain competitive even without de minimis.
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