How Trade Tariffs are Impacting Columbia Sportswear

The transcript discusses the impact of weather and trade wars on business, highlighting the challenges of predicting future investments due to economic uncertainties. It covers the effects of tariffs on pricing and sourcing, particularly from China, and the broader economic outlook, including potential GDP contraction. The discussion also touches on employment trends, consumer pricing, and the impact of protests in Hong Kong and China.

How does the speaker describe the hiring situation and wage trends?

What challenges does the speaker face in pricing their products?

What has been the impact of the trade war on the business in Hong Kong and China?