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Bangkok's GFT 2025 Showcases Resilience Amid Tariff Threats

7/27/2025

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Amidst political unrest and looming tariff threats, GFT 2025 kicked off in Bangkok, highlighting Southeast Asia's apparel industry's innovative spirit. With over 100 international exhibitors, the event spotlighted smart textiles and sustainability. Despite worries over U.S. tariffs and border tensions with Cambodia, industry leaders showcased their determination to adapt and thrive.

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Amidst political unrest and looming tariff threats, GFT 2025 kicked off in Bangkok, highlighting Southeast Asia's apparel industry's innovative spirit. With over 100 international exhibitors, the event spotlighted smart textiles and sustainability. Despite worries over U.S. tariffs and border tensions with Cambodia, industry leaders showcased their determination to adapt and thrive.