Chinese fabric exporters anxious for US trade patch-up
- Cherry, a textiles exporter in one of China’s largest fabric markets, awaited trade talks with the US starting Saturday in Geneva.
- The talks follow an escalated standoff between Washington and Beijing triggered by wide-ranging US tariffs on Chinese goods.
- Chinese exporters face reciprocal tariffs up to 145 percent from the US and 125 percent from China, causing cancelled orders and halted production.
- Sales to the US represented about 18 percent of China's textile exports in 2024, with companies like Cherry relying on US clients for half their business.
- Exporters characterized the current trade environment as highly detrimental to business, expressing strong hopes that the ongoing negotiations will lead to a reduction in tariffs and foster a mutually beneficial relationship.
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