WS #14672
H&M is navigating tariff and freight headwinds, with its CEO noting that the end of the de minimis rule in Europe is a positive step for fair competition. However, the company also warned that freight costs will have a worse-than-expected impact on Q3 results. This highlights the ongoing challenges for retail companies in managing supply chain costs and regulatory changes in international trade.
H&M Tariff and Freight Challenges
H&M is navigating tariff and freight headwinds, with its CEO noting that the end of the de minimis rule in Europe is a positive step for fair competition. However, the company also warned that freight costs will have a worse-than-expected impact on Q3 results. This highlights the ongoing challenges for retail companies in managing supply chain costs and regulatory changes in international trade.