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Outlook ’25: Denim Industry Braces for Tariffs, Green Legislation
From the demand for more sustainable production practices to the rising influence of emerging markets, there…
A Year in Rhetoric: The Subjects and Statements That Defined 2024
Over the course of the past 12 months, a number of key topics emerged as year-defining themes for fashion.
US Renews Uyghur Sanctions
Congress also approved, for the first time, a procurement ban on Uyghur forced labor goods outside the United…
Importers Must be ‘Fully Effective Partners’ in Canada’s Forced Labor Fight, US Groups Say
When tightening its forced labor net, the Canadian government must take care not to confuse importers with…
De Minimis Reform Remains Elusive as 2024 Comes to a Close
Bipartisan support from Washington lawmakers—and even the White House—wasn't enough to push a plan for de…
How the SHIPS for America Act Could Shake Up US-China Trade at Sea
The proposed bill says that within 15 years, 10 percent of cargo imported into the U.S. from China must enter…
House Passes Stripped-Down Government Funding Bill Without Haiti HOPE-HELP Extension
The bill, which has been slimmed down considerably, passed with just hours to spare before the deadline and…
Resale and Recycling Providers Are Gearing Up for California’s Textile EPR
Experts from textile-to-textile recycler Everywhere and resale solutions provider Treet spoke to what brands…
EU Adopts Forced Labor Regulation
The legislation will enter into force after it's signed by the European Council and Parliament and published…
Tariffs, Trade Preferences and Trump: The USFIA Explains
At the Apparel Importers Trade & Transportation Conference this week, the textile and apparel trade group…
New Guide Outlines Key ESG Insights for Luxury Labels
Positive Luxury and Baker McKenzie's ESG Policy Guide outlines key issues luxury leaders must address to…
California’s Government and Garment Worker Advocates Gear Up to Take on Trump
Governor Gavin Newsom called for an "emergency special session" to protect the state against the…
What Will a Second Trump Term Mean for Fashion’s Sustainability Ambitions?
In his previous run as climate change-skeptic-in-chief, Donald Trump pulled the U.S. from the Paris Accord…
California Voters Pass Tough-on-Crime Ballot Measure to Address Retail Theft
Passed by an overwhelming majority of Golden State voters, Prop. 36 will implement harsher penalties for…
US Letting EU Define ‘Rules of Game’ With Human Rights Due Diligence
A new study warns that the United States needs to catch up with its European counterparts in mandating…