The Global Textile and Apparel Value Chain: From Mexico–US–China Linkages to a Global Approach

The aim of this paper is to analyze the participation in global textile and apparel value chain with special attention, first, case three dynamic interrelated economies (Mexico, United States, China); second, a general approach larger sample countries through analysis trade added. From descriptive analysis, high domestic share each country’s exports found. However, China leading exporter industry, accounting for around third added final demand. An econometric estimation has also been carried out observe effects tariffs, FDI, labor costs on total backward GVC. In case, extended 39 developed 22 developing countries. results reveal tariff protection as determinant degree sector, especially when are considered. FDI only show expected This may be due different tasks performed by (primarily manufacturing) versus (branding, design) within sector’s chain.