Dhaka, Oct. 24 -- Recent geopolitical developments have underscored the fragility of global supply chains, reminding businesses in constantly-evolving sectors like consumer goods and fashion that the strength of supplier relationships is one of the few persistent sources of resilience. Maintaining such relationships through responsible purchasing (based on environmental and social considerations, not just cost and quality) is not only ethical, but strategically necessary.

The fashion industry is one of many that is feeling the weight of tariffs - disruptions that come at a time when it is struggling to make progress toward previously stated climate and sustainability goals. According to a 2025 benchmarking survey by the US Fashion Indust...