According to data from the European Commission and the WTO, 30 to 50 percent of clothing sold in the EU is still made within the 27-nation bloc, despite proximity to low-cost production hubs. In the U.S., by comparison, only 3 percent of apparel sold is made domestically. A robust tariff policy could revitalize American manufacturing, create jobs, and restore balance to the U.S. market.

Tariffs stimulate domestic manufacturing jobs, which in turn drive U.S. domestic production, exports, and consumer spending. For every 100 jobs added in manufacturing, an estimated $7 million in wages flows into the local economy annually. These wages support not only workers but also the retail sector, as better-paid workers become better customers.

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