The Big Beautiful Bill and Fashion

The fashion industry faces major changes following President Trump's signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4th, just one day after Congress passed the sweeping budget and tax legislation. In this episode, Suited host Kenya Wiley — former Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee — examines how this new law will impact the business of fashion across three critical areas: trade policy and sourcing, climate and environmental law, and higher education for fashion design and law students.

The legislation creates ripple effects throughout fashion’s supply chain, affecting everyone from independent designers and major brands and retailers, to ecommerce companies, apparel manufacturers, shippers, and the farmers who provide raw materials. Kenya breaks down these complex policy changes into actionable insights for industry professionals navigating this new landscape.

The episode concludes with powerful remarks from Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who delivered the longest floor speech in House history in efforts to delay the bill's passage.

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