As Trump’s tariffs hit the fashion industry, leaders from the sector paid a visit to the White House to discuss potential tariff relief with White House officials.
Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, Steven Kolb (the Council of Fashion Designers of America CEO), and Stephen Lamar (American Apparel & Footwear Association CEO) met with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles last week, according to a spokesperson for AAFA.
“Anna Wintour, Steven Kolb, and Stephen Lamar went to DC on behalf of the American fashion industry, which supports ten million American jobs, and has for many years paid high tariffs compared to the rest of the economy. Their goal was to talk about balanced trade and how best to maintain those jobs in the US, and preserve American prosperity,” the spokesperson said, confirming last week’s meeting to ABC News.
Anna Wintour attends The Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner and Auction 2025, May 20, 2025 in New York City.
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The statement went on to link a webpage discussing how tariffs have historically burdened the fashion industry, causing companies to raise prices on goods.
Wintour was spotted around Washington last week as she met with politicians. There is long-lasting tension between Wintour and Melania Trump as the first lady was never been featured on the cover of Vogue, unlike several of her predecessors.
-ABC News’ Lalee Ibssa
Source: abc news
