US Tariffs Threaten Asian Garment Workers and Brands

Millions of garment workers in Asian countries like Cambodia and Sri Lanka are facing job insecurity due to impending US tariffs. These tariffs, set to begin on August 1st after a pause for negotiations, will impact apparel hubs heavily reliant on the US export market. Cambodia could face a 36% tariff, and Sri Lanka 30%. Major US brands like Nike, Levi's, and Lululemon have a significant portion of their clothing manufactured in these nations. The new tariff rates, though lower than initially proposed, have not eased the anxieties of workers already struggling financially.