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China Bill on Hold in Congress
A bill that would pressure China to raise the value of its currency and help level competition with the U.S…
Don’t Blame the Messenger
Mauro Bianucci never set out to be a "green" designer. The 35-year-old architect and founder of Carga, a line…
Cleaning Up Their Act
For companies that produce and source goods outside the U.S., insuring eco-friendly production processes…
U.S. Sees Lack of China Initiative On Intellectual Property Rights
Instead of improving protection and compliance with int'l trade laws, China's violations of intellectual…
Congress Supports Cotton Subsidies Despite WTO Issues
Amid efforts to break an impasse on global agriculture subsidies in the Doha trade talks, a Congressional…
Arnault’s New Frontier: Keeping LVMH on Top Of China’s Luxury Boom
When Louis Vuitton opened a store in the basement of the Palace Hotel here back in 1992, Bernard Arnault had…
Anti-Counterfeit Trade Deal Sought
Seeking to clamp down on counterfeiters by strengthening international cooperation and toughening laws, the…
In Brief: Trade Bill Moves Ahead… Donna Hire… New Foundation…
A $56 billion spending bill that would increase funding for the Bush administration's two trade-governing…
Senate Considers $56B Bill on Trade
The Senate was set to pass a $56 billion spending bill Tuesday that would significantly increase funding for…
Piquardo Goes Public
Italian accessories and luggage company Piquadro SpA kicked off an initial public offering.
China Argues Removal Of Paper Duties
China urged the U.S. last week to remove a set of preliminary duties imposed on imports of Chinese-made…
University Launches Test Center
Philadelphia University is trying to determine whether dangerous levels of toxic chemicals are used in…
In Brief: WTO Cotton Ruling… Tourism Caveat
A WTO dispute panel on Monday upheld an interim finding that sided with Brazil in its complaint that the U.S…
Top Apparel Exporters Lower Costs
Major textile and apparel exporting nations, led by India, posted significant gains in the last year in…
Environmental Issues Dominate Interstoff Asia
Interstoff Asia Essential featured 200 exhibitors showing mostly high-performance fabrics highlighted by one…