Cheap labour may make Chinese clothing competitive in America, but if delays in shipment lie up working capital and cause winter coats to arrive in spring, trade may lose its advantages.

廉价的劳动力可能会使中国的服装在美国具有竞争力，但是如果运输的延迟会占用营运资金，导致冬季大衣在春季到货，那么贸易就会失去优势。