Retail
January 30, 2017
Donald Trump's economic and trade policies may create challenges for luxury activities
By Brielle Jaekel
With recently instated President Trump floating the idea of a 20 percent import tax on goods coming into the United States, an already hurting luxury market might be impacted even further.
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