Fears of pandemic-era shortages at American stores have made a big comeback as shipping-container traffic between China and the U.S. plunged in the wake of President Trump’s tariffs.
Bitcoin bulls have long been frustrated to see the crypto trade in a fashion similar to stocks and other assets perceived as risky, rather than as a store of value such as gold. Now, some think they see tentative signs of a shift.
Prices increases at retailers like Shein and Temu could lessen demand, but fast-fashion companies are poised to adapt — possibly at a cost to the ecosystem.
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