Dhaka, April 29 -- US brands and retailers are diversifying their sourcing from China to other Asian suppliers, but traditional alternatives like Bangladesh and Vietnam had not seen increased interest during the first quarter of this year.

Despite tariff pressure, they are yet to significantly cut their China sourcing, according to a latest report of Quality Inspection Management (QIMA), a leading supply-chain compliance-solutions provider.

Inspection and audit demand-related data released in the report shows a flat year-on-year trend.

However, the US brands and retailers are increasingly diverting additional order volumes to other supplying hubs in Asia, as part of the ongoing long-term shift away from China.

"Notably, traditional al...