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Pakistan and China Discuss New Economic Corridor; India Protests
On February 18, Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain visited China for the purpose of discussing the opening of…
First Sale: A Win for Importers, Vendors and Factories
First sale import pricing can be a huge win for apparel importers, vendors and factories alike. With the…
Congress Introduces Bipartisan Bill Supporting “Fast-Tracking” Authority
In a rare display of bipartisan collaboration, lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle introduced a…
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Press Release: AAFA Urges Swift Action to Restore U.S. Trade Negotiating Credibility
Arlington, VA – The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) today welcomed bipartisan legislation that…
E.U.’s GSP Updates Expected to Have Big Impact on Asian Economy
The European Union’s (E.U.) Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) has been a hot topic in the news after it…
AAFA “Strongly Supports” TTIP Negotiations
The Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) has largely been negotiated quietly, avoiding the…
U.S. Senate to Review GSP Update Act; Historic Opportunity for Travel Goods
Already introduced by the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate will now review the GSP Update for…
Hope and Challenges for Pakistan Post-GSP Plus
Pakistan has ample reason for celebration now that it has been granted duty-free access to European markets…
Philippines Applies For GSP Plus Status from EU
The Philippines has officially applied for GSP Plus status with the European Union (EU). The government…
India to EU: Don’t Kill Our GSP Status
India is protesting a decision by the European Union (EU) to discontinue a preferential tariff system for…
It’s Official: EU Grants Pakistan GSP Plus Status
The European Parliament has officially granted Pakistan duty-free access to its markets under the Generalized…
US-Japan Rift Halts TPP Negotiations; Final Agreement Unlikely This Year
After weeks of projecting confidence regarding an imminent settlement to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)…
Global Trade Deal Finalized; Finally, Doha Rounds Produce Results
It’s been a long time coming, but the World Trade Organization finally concluded its first multilateral…
As TPP Draws to a Close, China and S Korea Look to Join
In the very late stages of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, rumors swirl about the…
SJ Special Bulletin: What Every Sourcing Executive Needs to Know to Conduct Business in Bangladesh
The political mayhem that has besieged Bangladesh in recent weeks has begun to generate economic…