Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- Global garment manufacturers called on US buyers for shared responsibility on Monday, as tariffs are putting the industry, workers, and sustainability at risk.

They further urged brands and retailers to honor existing commitments to responsible purchasing practices (RPP), including fair payment terms, predictable and transparent order planning, shared risk especially in times of crisis, and no last-minute cancellations or retroactive discounts.

The latest escalation of punitive tariffs by the US administration risks destabilizing the global garment and textile industry, manufacturers united under the International Apparel Federation (IAF), the Sustainable Textiles of the Asian Region (STAR) Network, and the joint IAF-ST...