
US apparel and footwear deals surge to record $21B as brands react to tariff pressure
By Reuters Published September 18, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war is helping push U.S. clothing and footwear acquisitions to all-time highs this year, with some companies merging to help offset tariff costs while others go private to weather the next 3-1/2 years of his presidency outside the public market, dealmakers say. Tariffs push…