The Business of FashionAgenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.Six years after Bernard Arnault and Donald Trump cut the ribbon on a Vuitton plant in rural Texas, a Reuters investigation has uncovered significant underperformance at the handbag plant, underscoring the hurdles LVMH faces as it attempts to build its production footprint in the US.(From Right) Ivanka Trump, Alexandre Arnault, Bernard Arnault, Michael Burke and US President Donald Trump visit the Louis Vuitton factory in Alvarado (40 miles south of Fort Worth), Johnson County, Texas. Six years ago, Please sign in to ensure you can read our agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice. Or get in touch at support@businessoffashion.com if you experience difficulties. In This Article© 2026 The Business of Fashion. All rights reserved. For more information read our Terms & Conditions