US EditionAmericans say 'trade war is lost' after Chinese reveal unique way to get goods
- Chinese factories are creating TikTok videos encouraging Americans to buy directly from them, claiming to sell goods for brands like Lululemon at a lower price.
- Lululemon denies that its products are made in China, stating that these claims are from counterfeit manufacturers.
- Donald Trump imposed a 145 percent tariff on Chinese goods, while China responded with tariffs on American imports amidst rising tensions in the trade war.
- Experts highlight the growing counterfeit market in China, which was valued at $1.8 billion in seized goods by U.S. Customs in 2023.
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The reason China is pushing videos of 'overpriced' Western luxury brands
As part of the retaliation to US President Donald Trump's tariff war, China has opened a front against US luxury brands by apparently promoting counterfeits and urging people to buy luxury goods directly from Chinese manufacturers at a fraction of the cost
Trump tariffs: Chinese manufacturers flood TikTok with videos of how luxury brands make in China
People in China have taken to TikTok in retaliation to Trump’s tariffs, posting videos that reveal how many luxury brands depend on Chinese manufacturing and cheap labour to produce their products. They also urged people to buy products directly from them.
Reactions as Chinese manufacturers reveal they produce most luxury brands
Chinese manufacturers have flooded social media with videos and evidence claiming they are behind the production of most luxury brands sold in the U.S. and other parts of the world. From popular brands like Hermès, Nike, Louis Vuitton, and Adidas, the manufacturers assert that these items are manufactured and assembled in China. According to them, […] The post Reactions as Chinese manufacturers reveal they produce most luxury brands appeared fir…
Chinese TikTokers spark debate on source of luxury goods as they fight tariffs
A debate over the source of luxury goods has taken TikTok by storm after Chinese manufacturers jumped on the app to ‘lift the veil’ on luxury production. According to multiple hugely popular videos on the social networking site – notably a user called @senbags2 – luxury goods are made in China, then shipped to Italy for boxing or a logo to earn the accolade ‘Made in Italy’. Speakers stand in front of rows of Hermes, Chanel and Gucci bags, asking…
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