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Does pink tax need a global policy focus?

Women are facing a significant price disparity when purchasing commodities, with costs being ** to ** per cent higher compared to similar products for men. A comprehensive study conducted by the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) highlights this issue, showing that women’s clothing is priced ** per cent higher on average than men&#**;s clothing. This phenomenon, commonly known as &#**;pink tax&#**;, refers to the additional cost added to goods and services specifically marketed towards women.

Differential tariff on apparel