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Luxury

Swiss Offer Trump Sweetener on Gold to Get Better Tariff Deal

Switzerland has offered to invest in the US gold-refining industry, as part of its efforts to persuade the Trump administration to lower the 39 percent import tariff imposed last month.

Luxury

Swiss Offer Trump Sweetener on Gold to Get Better Tariff Deal

Switzerland has offered to invest in the US gold-refining industry, as part of its efforts to persuade the Trump administration to lower the 39 percent import tariff imposed last month.


Luxury

Rolex Faces Questions Over Trump US Open Invitation Amid Tariffs Pain

US Senator Elizabeth Warren asked the Swiss watchmaker’s CEO in a letter if Rolex was seeking to ‘curry favor’ with Trump in order to secure special-interest duty exemptions for its products.

Luxury

Rolex Faces Questions Over Trump US Open Invitation Amid Tariffs Pain

US Senator Elizabeth Warren asked the Swiss watchmaker’s CEO in a letter if Rolex was seeking to ‘curry favor’ with Trump in order to secure special-interest duty exemptions for its products.


Global Markets

Indonesia, EU Seal Trade Deal, Hope to Offset Trump Tariffs

The agreement is expected to boost Indonesia’s exports to Europe of products like textiles, clothing and widely-used beauty ingredient palm oil.

Global Markets

Indonesia, EU Seal Trade Deal, Hope to Offset Trump Tariffs

The agreement is expected to boost Indonesia’s exports to Europe of products like textiles, clothing and widely-used beauty ingredient palm oil.


Global Markets

Worldview | Indian Garment Exporters Move Production to East Africa

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Mexico’s warning to Mercado Libre, Vogue Brazil and Schwarzkopf’s misstep in China.

Global Markets

Worldview | Indian Garment Exporters Move Production to East Africa

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Mexico’s warning to Mercado Libre, Vogue Brazil and Schwarzkopf’s misstep in China.


Retail

From Skechers to Foot Locker: Tariff Chaos Spurs Record-High Footwear, Apparel Deals

Some companies are merging to help offset tariff costs while others go private to weather the remaining years of his presidency outside of the public market.

Retail

From Skechers to Foot Locker: Tariff Chaos Spurs Record-High Footwear, Apparel Deals

Some companies are merging to help offset tariff costs while others go private to weather the remaining years of his presidency outside of the public market.


Luxury

Swiss Watch Exports Plunge on Weak China Demand, US Tariffs

Swiss watch exports tumbled in August as Chinese demand remained weak and stiff US tariffs went into effect.

Luxury

Swiss Watch Exports Plunge on Weak China Demand, US Tariffs

Swiss watch exports tumbled in August as Chinese demand remained weak and stiff US tariffs went into effect.


Global Markets

Worldview | African Fashion Takes Spotlight at Canex in Algiers

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Korean factories in Haiti, Nepal’s retail disruption and Mexico’s stand on Chinese footwear.

Global Markets

Worldview | African Fashion Takes Spotlight at Canex in Algiers

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Korean factories in Haiti, Nepal’s retail disruption and Mexico’s stand on Chinese footwear.


Retail

Uniqlo Founder Says US May Suffer Most From Tariffs

At an event in New York, Tadashi Yanai said it’s the US that could suffer most from the economic impact of its global trade war.

Retail

Uniqlo Founder Says US May Suffer Most From Tariffs

At an event in New York, Tadashi Yanai said it’s the US that could suffer most from the economic impact of its global trade war.


Retail

Swatch to Hike Prices in US Due to Tariffs, CEO Says

The Swiss watch company plans to increase prices in the US between 5 percent and 15 percent, depending on the brand, because of the new US tariff.

Retail

Swatch to Hike Prices in US Due to Tariffs, CEO Says

The Swiss watch company plans to increase prices in the US between 5 percent and 15 percent, depending on the brand, because of the new US tariff.


Retail

Swatch Sells Watch Lampooning Trump’s 39% Tariffs on Switzerland

The Swiss watchmaker has launched the ‘what if…tariffs?’ watch with reversed numbers three and nine, mocking the 39 percent tariffs imposed by the US on Swiss imports.

Retail

Swatch Sells Watch Lampooning Trump’s 39% Tariffs on Switzerland

The Swiss watchmaker has launched the ‘what if…tariffs?’ watch with reversed numbers three and nine, mocking the 39 percent tariffs imposed by the US on Swiss imports.


Sports

Donald Trump Attends the US Open With Rolex

The watchmaker hosted the US president for the men’s championship weeks after the White House implemented a 39 percent tariff on Swiss goods.

Sports

Donald Trump Attends the US Open With Rolex

The watchmaker hosted the US president for the men’s championship weeks after the White House implemented a 39 percent tariff on Swiss goods.


Luxury

Smuggling Is the Latest Temptation for Wealthy US Travellers

High tariffs have long tempted affluent travellers to sneak luxury goods, from French gowns to Swiss watches, past customs. Trump’s tariffs could push them to try again.

Luxury

Smuggling Is the Latest Temptation for Wealthy US Travellers

High tariffs have long tempted affluent travellers to sneak luxury goods, from French gowns to Swiss watches, past customs. Trump’s tariffs could push them to try again.