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EU, Ecuador to Settle Preferential Trade Agreement
Ecuador and the European Union signed an agreement last week that allow the South American nation to enjoy…
EU Finalizes Trade Deal With East African Community
The East African Community (EAC) has been touted as the region to watch on the continent currently coming to…
Philippines on Track to Gain GSP+ Status with EU
The Philippines may soon be able to export goods duty free to the European Union as the European Commission…
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U.S. Government Won’t Renew Bangladesh’s GSP Status
The U.S. government announced, on the eve of the Rana Plaza tragedy’s anniversary, that Bangladesh has not…
Primark Invades U.S. Market
Dublin-based Primark intends to invade U.S. shores, taking over a massive retail space formerly occupied by…
Treasury Department Issues Currency Manipulation Report; Focus on China
The United States Treasury Department issued its biannual report on currency manipulation, identifying those…
European Parliament Votes for Compulsory ‘Made In’ Labels
The European Parliament has said that “made in” labeling should be mandatory for all non-food products in…
Indonesia Rises as Textile Manufacturer; Exports to Reach $13.3 Billion in 2014
Indonesia continues to assert itself as a major force in the textile industry, with its exports likely…
Top EU Trade Minister: Let’s Drop Investor-State Clause from T-TIP
On Tuesday, the International Trade Committee (INTA) of the European Parliament convened to discuss the…
Euro-Zone Deflation Threatens Retail Industry
As Europe continues to experience historically low inflation, the retail industry is scrambling to…
New Report Details Impact of T-TIP on Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) released a new report detailing the impact the…
Will Financial Challenges Undermine Pakistan’s GSP Opportunity?
All eyes have been on Pakistan’s progress as an apparel and textile exporter ever since it was granted duty…
E.U. Pressures Bangladesh to Expedite Reforms; Countdown to Rana Plaza Anniversary Begins
As the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse fast approaches, the European Union (E.U.) is…
Press Release: EU Shrinks Fat Tax on Skinny Jeans
Miami, FL (March 26, 2014)–A major duty hike levied by the European Union last year against imports of…