The Trump administration's 145% tariffs on imports from China, where 90% of U.S. wedding dresses are made, could greatly inflate costs for couples planning weddings. The average price of a wedding dress at around $2,000 may double as retailers pass on costs to consumers. Board members of the National Bridal Retailers Association express despair, showing the industry's vulnerability to economic pressures. Retailers are lobbying for tariff exemptions, citing quality concerns over potential domestic production alternatives that cannot meet current consumer demands.
"The overriding feeling is despair. There's a little bit of PTSD right now because a lot of us really just recovered from COVID."
"Our No. 1 goal is to be removed from the tariff list," said Sandra Gonzalez, vice president of NBRA.
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