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US apparel imports drop $3 bn—so where are the factory jobs?

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US apparel prices rose 3.9 per cent year on year in July, while apparel-manufacturing employment fell 9.1 per cent to 71,800.
TexPro says HS61-62 imports dropped 9.1 per cent to $30.25 billion in January-May 2026, with China losing $2.20 billion.
ASEAN-10 suppliers gained share as Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia grew; rerouting is more visible than reshoring.US apparel prices rose 3.9 per cent year on year in July, while apparel-manufacturing employment fell 9.1 per cent to 71,800.
TexPro says HS61-62 imports dropped 9.1 per cent to $30.25 billion in January-May 2026, with China losing $2.20 billion.
ASEAN-10 suppliers gained share as Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia grew; rerouting is more visible than reshoring.