Bill Peters
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Reporter covering retail etc. at MarketWatch. Rescues cats, drums on things. Author of a novel that critics appeared to like. Tell me what you like and dislike about going to the store at bpeters@marketwatch.com
Analysts also say the company's supply chain — it makes things in 28 countries, 20 of which supply the U.S. — gave it an advantage over rivals in working around any new trade barriers.
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As clothing makers brace for tariff impact, analysts think Levi’s can handle it
Strong demand, an array of manufacturing options and leeway to keep prices higher could help Levi’s blunt the impact from escalating trade frictions, analysts said.
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April 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Analysts also say the company's supply chain — it makes things in 28 countries, 20 of which supply the U.S. — gave it an advantage over rivals in working around any new trade barriers.
www.marketwatch.com/story/as-clo...
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Earlier part of that quote says: "The U.S. tariff rate on all imports is now around 22% from 2.5% in 2024. That rate was last seen around 1910. This is a game changer, not only for the US economy but for the global economy."
April 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Earlier part of that quote says: "The U.S. tariff rate on all imports is now around 22% from 2.5% in 2024. That rate was last seen around 1910. This is a game changer, not only for the US economy but for the global economy."