Chinese and American textile and apparel organizations expressed concerns about the escalating trade conflict and their opposition to protectionism during a major trade show in New York on Monday. The survey was conducted between April and May of executives from nearly 30 leading fashion brands, retailers, importers and wholesalers, including some of the largest brands and retailers in the country. Everyone has some sourcing in China; many companies have some sourcing in Vietnam. And especially not the quality sourcing that American brands and retailers want," she said. China and US textile and apparel trade hit more than $44 billion in 2017 compared with $4.9 billion in 2001.