Could American cotton be a way around U.S. tariffs?

Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published April 29, 2025 Major apparel-producing nations—Bangladesh, Pakistan and Indonesia—are increasingly turning to American cotton purchases as a bargaining tool in negotiations to avoid U.S. tariffs on clothing imports. While each country operates under different economic conditions, they share a common strategy that may face hurdles, including limited U.S. production…

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Ralph Lauren and Coach can make American luxury great again

By Bloomberg Published March 17, 2025 My boyfriend — a menswear afficionado — is obsessed with Ralph Lauren. Now, as the brand has polished its image, so is everyone else. See catwalkRalph Lauren – Spring-Summer2025 – Womenswear – Etats-Unis – New York – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight That has enabled Ralph Lauren Corp., as well as Coach owner Tapestry Inc.,…

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6 Spectacular North American Train Trips

In the 19th and 20th centuries, railroads revolutionized transportation in North America, permanently accelerating the pace of travel across the continent. Today, many of those railroad tracks host an assortment of historic excursion trains, inviting riders to slow down and enjoy a grand day out.. Today, many of those same tracks host an assortment of…

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