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Mine craft: US-Ukraine resource deal

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Economic Shifts and Fast Fashion Dynamics

This chapter explores the implications of a minerals deal in Ukraine alongside alarming economic news from the U.S., highlighting a decline in GDP and consumer confidence. As tariffs on Chinese imports threaten the affordability of fast fashion retailers like Shein and Timu, the episode examines the challenges these companies face in navigating trade dynamics while trying to maintain their market presence. Additionally, the discussion sheds light on the complexities of relocating supply chains away from China amid governmental resistance and escalating costs.

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