US apparel imports from Southeast Asia spike in August

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In a reversal of trends seen last month, the three Central American countries that are the largest suppliers of clothing to the US - Mexico, El Salvador and Honduras - saw a dramatic fall in shipments. While imports from Southeast Asia crept back up with Cambodia booking the largest growth, suggesting US buyers are tapping into neighbouring countries as the US-China trade war intensifies.