Bangladesh garment exporters reportedly cut prices or offered discounts to retain US orders after the tariff shock, absorbing part of buyers’ higher import costs.
US importers of record, not Bangladeshi suppliers, are in line for refunds on invalidated IEEPA duties, leaving factories reliant on negotiations.
Relief is expected via future price hikes, larger orders or freight-cost concessions.Bangladesh garment exporters reportedly cut prices or offered discounts to retain US orders after the tariff shock, absorbing part of buyers’ higher import costs.
US importers of record, not Bangladeshi suppliers, are in line for refunds on invalidated IEEPA duties, leaving factories reliant on negotiations.
Relief is expected via future price hikes, larger orders or freight-cost concessions.
