- The industry trend of importers shifting manufacturing bases from China to Vietnam and India is being analyzed in light of Donald Trump's tariffs, with input from Capital Economics.
- Trump's tariffs are pressuring Nike and other companies to diversify supply chains away from China toward Southeast Asian nations like Vietnam and Indonesia.
Trump set tariffs on goods from China at 30%, later reaching a deal that left the tariff at 20%.
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Updated Jul 7
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What happened
Trump set tariffs on goods from China at 30%, later reaching a deal that left the tariff at 20%.
Who's involved
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Part of
Trump's tariffs are pressuring Nike and other companies to diversify supply chains away from China toward Southeast Asian nations like Vietnam and Indonesia.Also in this story
- Nike's production base in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia is strategically vital to the US footwear industry, accounting for significant global production shares.
- Trump tariffs caused a $1 billion hit to Nike, leading to warnings of higher prices and inflation concerns as companies adjust sourcing from China.
- ZIM has significant exposure to China, and Chinese-built ships are utilized in U.S. port calls, involving global trade partners like United Parcel Service.
- An Australian company, established on July 15, 2025, has formed a partnership aimed at accelerating market reach and growth, with Vietnam being a key entity.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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China
cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China
Related events
- Trump threatened to impose high tariffs on goods imported from China.
- China may increase its purchases of US goods, though fundamental US-China competition is expected to continue.
- China agreed to reduce tariffs on $30 billion in goods and launched a dialogue on artificial intelligence.
- The US-China trade war has increased costs across the board, with tariffs and purchasing volume cuts hurting businesses.
- Trump struck a major trade deal with Vietnam, during which Vietnamese officials courted U.S. companies like Nike.
Coverage
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