Fri Feb 07 07:16:42 UTC 2025: ## American Apparel Giant PVH Blacklisted by China Amidst Trade War

**Beijing, China** – PVH Corp., the parent company of iconic American brands Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, has been added to China’s “unreliable entities list,” escalating the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China. The move, announced Tuesday by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, allows Beijing to impose a range of punitive measures against the company.

While the Ministry cited discrimination against and obstruction of Chinese companies, no specific details were provided. However, investigations reportedly began in September following reports that PVH refused to source cotton from Xinjiang province, a region plagued by accusations of human rights abuses against the Uyghur Muslim population.

The blacklisting comes in the wake of recent U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting retaliatory actions from China, including increased taxes on American farm equipment and energy, and an antitrust investigation into Google. International trade law expert Michael Kaye of Squire Patton Boggs suggests PVH’s inclusion is a deliberate retaliatory measure, designed to target a high-profile American company.

The implications for PVH are significant. China could now force the closure of its numerous stores within the country, prohibit online sales, impose fines, restrict import/export activities, and even revoke employee work permits.

PVH has publicly denounced the decision and stated its intention to cooperate with Chinese authorities to resolve the situation. The incident underscores the escalating tensions in the U.S.-China trade relationship and highlights the potential ramifications for multinational corporations caught in the crossfire.

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