International Tariff Tensions Thaw, But Uncertainty Remains For Cosmetics Industry
Executive Summary
There are signs of progress in US trade relations and tariff disputes in the EU and China, but visibility is never assured under the administration of President Donald Trump in a volatile global climate.
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