Weatherhead’s Jonathan Ernest discusses potential impact of tariffs on clothing production

Retailers worry about impact of tariffs

Spectrum News: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, said tariffs are unlikely to spark a return to U.S. clothing production. “We just haven’t seen that sort of level of production in the U.S. for things like clothing in quite a long time,” he said. Instead, Ernest expects consumers to adapt by seeking longer-lasting, higher-quality goods.