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Changing US tariff landscape raises counterfeit threat, leaves businesses uneasy

By Nick Robertson ( March 26, 2026, 18:25 GMT | Insight) -- An increase in sales of counterfeit goods could be an unintended consequence of US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, with consumers turning to knock-offs as prices rise. The footwear industry could be especially hit hard, industry advocates told MLex, as companies react to the constantly shifting tariff requirements.As the Trump administration shifts its tariff strategy from nation-based reciprocal tariffs to alternative measures based in Section 301 investigations at the Office of US Trade Representative, consumer-goods manufacturers are worried that rising costs could push Americans to purchase more counterfeits....

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