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Apr 7, 2025

Footwear will likely still be “Made in China”

Past efforts to move shoe manufacturing to Vietnam or Cambodia didn't go so great. Plus, cheaper solar panels and falling copper prices.

So far, 2-year Treasury yields show slowdown fears beating inflation fears
by Sabri Ben-Achour
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
High tariffs could spur inflation and hold back employment, pulling the Federal Reserve in different directions on interest rates.
Why some U.S. brands find it tough to shift manufacturing outside of China
by Jennifer Pak
Charles Zhang/Marketplace
Shoe making has been shifting to countries like Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia but China is still a leading footwear manufacturer
The Numbers
by Kai Ryssdal
Europe’s carmakers already caught in crossfire of trade war
by Henry Epp
Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Companies may have to shift more production to the U.S. or sales to other countries. Coordination among partners, though, may be difficult.
What falling copper prices mean for the global economy
by Savannah Peters
RAUL BRAVO/AFP via Getty Images
Copper prices rose rapidly a few weeks ago, ahead of further tariff announcements. But the metal ended up on a short list of goods exempted from import taxes.
California solar plant is riding into the sunset, thanks to cheaper PV panels
by Caleigh Wells
Cliff Ho/Department of Energy
Concentrated solar power was one of several technologies that showed promise. Ivanpah's main buyer is pulling out to save customers money.