China Blacklists Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger Owner in Trade Retaliation

PVH Corp., the parent company of the two brands, faces operational risks in China after being added to the country's 'unreliable entities' list.

China's Ministry of Commerce placed PVH Corp., the owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, on its 'unreliable entities' list, restricting its operations within the country.
The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, escalating trade tensions between the two nations.
PVH was reportedly investigated for refusing to source cotton from China's Xinjiang region, linked to allegations of Uyghur oppression, though specific reasons for the blacklisting remain unclear.
Being on the list subjects PVH to potential penalties, including store closures, import/export bans, and revocation of employee work permits in China.
China's action is seen as a broader signal to the U.S., highlighting its ability to target high-profile American companies in ongoing trade disputes.