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EU Eyeing Import Duties That Would Stunt Shein, Temu
The European Commission is putting together a plan that would impose customs duties on low-priced imports…
EU Ready for ‘Final Negotiations’ on Forced Labor Legislation
The European Council has agreed on a common position for talks with the European Parliament.
EU-Funded Workers’ Program in Myanmar Faces Opposition
Is some support for workers better than none? Stakeholders in Myanmar sound off.
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70 Critics Outline EU Forced-Labor Fixes
The European Commission's proposed law falls "significantly short" by failing to put the needs of workers "at…
Critics Say EU’s Forced Labor Proposal Falls Short
The measure will apply to any products made within or imported into the European Union.
Inflation Didn’t Stop Prime Day Shoppers From Buying 100K Items a Minute
The e-commerce giant also conceded to stop using sellers' data for its retail business and private-label…
Amazon Prime Switches to 2-Click Cancellation After EU Unsubscribe Complaints
The changes come as Amazon is under fire from consumer groups for misdirection that "may serve to confuse or…
Does EU’s Mandatory Due Diligence Law Cover Just 1% of Businesses?
Lara Wolters, the MEP pushing for the EU's corporate sustainability due-diligence directive, discusses her…
How Euratex Aims to Make Europe a Global Leader in Sustainable Textiles
The European Apparel and Textile Confederation will announce a plan to create a more competitive and…
Experts Urge Action on Addiction to ‘Fossil Fashion’
Brands want consumers to think they've got an "ecological disaster" born of synthetic fibers under control…
Tejidos Royo Recognized as One of Europe’s Greenest Businesses
Tejidos Royo won the European Business Award for the Environment (EBAE) 2020-2021, Business Process, for its…
Amazon Faces EU Antitrust Accusation Over Marketplace Data
The EU Commission alleges that Amazon unfairly competes with sellers on its marketplace platforms in Germany…
Green Recovery Roadmap for EU’s Fashion Sector Banks on Circular Future
Several apparel and footwear organizations say that the only good post-COVID-19 recovery for the fashion…