Sep 17, 2018

Tariffs, but make it fashion

The Trump administration will impose tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese products next week as President Donald Trump first threatened in June. Hundreds of people have testified and submitted written comments about their impact, including Julia Hughes, president of the United States Fashion Industry Association. We'll chat with her, as well as Canadian aluminum producers stinging from the trade war. Plus: A conversation with Tender Greens CEO Denyelle Bruno.

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Trade showdown

The next round of tariffs will hit the U.S. fashion industry

by Kai Ryssdal

Sep 17, 2018

"There aren't a lot of places that can replace China," says Julia Hughes, president of the U.S. Fashion Industry Association.

A patternmaker works on a garment in New York City in 2014.

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Tender Greens CEO weighs in on retail and food service

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry

Sep 17, 2018

Denyelle Bruno shares the spaces she finds most inspiring, including the "Radiohead of grocery retail."

Tender Greens is the fast-casual restaurant chain you may not have heard of.

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What it takes to thrive in a constantly changing workplace

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser

Sep 17, 2018

Beth Comstock writes about guiding General Electric through breakthroughs and challenges in her new book.

Beth Comstock, then vice chair of business innovations at General Electric, speaks during the Fast Company Innovation Festival in 2015 in New York City.

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The Trump administration will impose tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese products next week as President Donald Trump first threatened in June. Hundreds of people have testified and submitted written comments about their impact, including Julia Hughes, president of the United States Fashion Industry Association. We’ll chat with her, as well as Canadian aluminum producers stinging from the trade war. Plus: A conversation with Tender Greens CEO Denyelle Bruno.