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Election 2024: What’s At Stake When It Comes to Trade?
Trade experts sound off on the issues sure to be at the center of debates on trade policy.
AGOA Forum Leaves Future of African Sourcing in Flux
The gathering of stakeholders in Washington, D.C. last week left many with more questions than answers about…
China’s Share of the Sourcing Pie Is Up For Grabs
USFIA's latest data shows that anxieties about China sourcing are deepening, and brands are looking to…
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Report: As African Apparel Imports Dwindle, the Time for AGOA Renewal is Now
A new study from Dr. Sheng Lu revealed that apparel imports from sub-Saharan Africa are on the decline with…
Washington Lawmakers Introduce AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024
The bipartisan legislation would extend the Africa free-trade agreement by 16 years.
Outlook ’24: A Trade Policy Primer
The renewal or reinstatement of free-trade agreements and preference programs will play a critical role in…
Policy Experts Discuss What’s ‘Missing’ from US Trade Tools
Insiders familiar with the state of America's key trade deals discussed the latest developments and what to…
Africa Sourcing Set for Revival After Biden Gives AGOA ‘Huge Shot in the Arm’
Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania's textile sectors are primed to grow as the renewal of the AGOA trade…
Africa Sourcing Veteran Explains ‘Trickle-Down Effect’ of Delaying AGOA Renewal
U.S. officials just wrapped a trip to discuss the trade scheme. Deferring its renewal creates "worry and…
4 African Nations Lose Trade Benefits in AGOA Shock
Gabon, Niger, the Central African Republic and Uganda no longer qualify under the African free-trade…
Kenya and Uganda Have Stalled Cotton Sectors with Promising Potential
Their yield has dropped since the heyday of the 1980s, but global demand for garments could be a boon for the…
Kenya is Serious About Rebuilding Cotton and Textile Sector, Official Says
Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Moses Kuria announces Cotton Revival and Implementation…
US-Kenya Trade Talks Take Aim at Textiles
The U.S. and East African nation will begin joint Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership talks in…
AAFA Presses AGOA Renewal as ‘Urgent Priority’ at US-Africa Leaders Summit
The Biden administration will host leaders from African nations in Washington to discuss trade relations.
Hey Retail! Uncle Sam’s Hand Is In Your Pocket
Perhaps the old joke hold's true: America's five pocket jean was created with four pockets for the wearer and…