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EU Study: Euro, Tariffs Hinder Exports
The challenges are most acute in China, India, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.
Congress Could Use China As Leverage in CAFTA Vote
The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee said Congress might need to play the China card to get…
Kenya’s Used-Clothing Conundrum
Deep in the heart of Kenya's used clothing market can be found Africa's plight, brought about by free trade…
Stretch Adds to Denim’s Cachet
NEW YORK — Stretch fiber could help take denim even higher in the realm of fashion.
Jim Siewart, a consultant…
China Turns to ‘GM’ Cotton Planting
GENEVA — The large-scale shift to genetically modified cotton production by China has the ability to alter…
Jackie Chan: Fakes Cop
ichemont's Frederick Mostert joined actor Jackie Chan in a skit in Hong Kong to launch an international…
Congress Prepares for CAFTA Battle
WASHINGTON — Congress returns from a Memorial Day recess today to begin weighing in on the Central American…
EU’s Mandelson Remains Hopeful of China Deal
European Union Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson said Tuesday that there was an opportunity to broker a deal…
Earthly Inspirations Help Save Planet
In a roundtable Thursday at the Ingeo fiber showroom here, a diverse industry group gathered to discuss…
Tension Escalates Between China, U.S. and EU
China abolishes its tariff plan as the U.S. and European Union institute safeguard quotas on six apparel and…
Report Calls for More Port Capacity
Inadequate freight transport infrastructure at many port facilities around the world is causing costly delays…
Customs Security Chief Defends Safety of Ports
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Robert Bonner told a Senate hearing that the nation's ports…
Iran Given OK to Begin WTO Entry Talks
The World Trade Organization agreed Thursday to allow Iran to begin entry talks when the U.S. dropped its…
Race to the Finish
NEW YORK — Although the trend toward a heavily treated denim look is beginning to die down, according to many…
Rallying for CAFTA on Hill
U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman, appearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday to lobby for the Central American…