How China Is Disrupting the Global Luxury Market: The Hidden Economic Warfare

While the world’s attention remains fixed on regional conflicts like the India-Pakistan tension over Kashmir, a much bigger and more strategic battle is unfolding — a geo-economic war between China and the United States. But this time, it’s not just about tariffs; it’s about redefining the concept of luxury itself. The Trade War: A Brief Overview In recent years, the U.S. has imposed heavy tariffs — up to 135% — on Chinese imports. In retaliation, China has levied tariffs as high as 145% on American products. Yet beyond this surface-level trade skirmish, a much deeper economic strategy is quietly taking shape. Exposing the True Cost of Luxury China has launched a powerful psychological and marketing offensive — revealing the actual production costs behind some of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. Through platforms like TikTok and Chinese social media, millions of consumers are now discovering astonishing facts: A Hermès Birkin Bag retails for $25,000, but costs just $180 to produc...