A new 25% U.S. tariff on a broad range of Brazilian exports is set to impact billions of dollars in trade, deepening bilateral tensions and raising concerns about long-term economic and supply chain disruption.
As global brands rethink sourcing strategies amid geopolitical uncertainty and sustainability expectations, Vicunha Textil discusses its—and Brazil’s—growing role in premium denim innovation, responsible production and supply-chain diversification.
Shein’s hurdles in its second largest market behind the U.S. illustrate the challenges the company faces in expanding its low‑cost, rapid‑production model beyond China.
