Global brands and skilled workers exit hit Myanmar's garment export


PHNOM PENH (Bernama): High-quality garments, handbags, and shoes produced in Myanmar for international fashion brands are facing mounting challenges that threaten to erode their competitiveness and export performance.

The exit of global brands and skilled workers, coupled with the reciprocal 40 per cent trade tariff imposed by the United States (US) in August, has dealt a severe blow to the industry - a key pillar of the nation’s economy.

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