Macy's cuts ties with Trump over Mexico row … while tycoon unhappy products were made in China
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Department store Macy's said yesterday it would end its business relationship with Donald Trump, becoming the latest company to sever ties with the real estate developer and TV personality after his comments insulting Mexicans
Macy's said it would phase-out Trump's menswear collection, which includes shirts, ties, cufflinks and suits and have been sold by the store since 2004.
"Macy's is a company that stands for diversity and inclusion. We have no tolerance for discrimination in any form," the company said.
"In light of statements made by Donald Trump, which are inconsistent with Macy's values, we have decided to discontinue our business relationship with Mr Trump."
Macy's joins a group of firms that have severed ties with Trump after he described migrants from Mexico to the United States as drug-runners and rapists in a June 16 speech seeking the Republican nomination for president.
Coinciding with Macy's announcement, Trump said he had decided to terminate his relationship with the department store "because of the pressure being put on them by outside sources".
He added that he was not happy his products were being manufactured in China.