Nicaragua
Nicaragua Could Face 100% Tariffs After Probe Finds Labor Abuses That Harm US Commerce
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said that the Central American nation's "unreasonable" labor and…
USTR Launches Section 301 Investigation Into Nicaragua Over Labor, Human Rights Violations
The investigation could result in the levying of new duties or sanctions—or, a suspension from the Dominican…
How Copen United is Strengthening Sourcing and Distribution Capabilities With Global Facilities
In this Q&A, Marc Shevrin, president of the Western Hemisphere at Copen United, discusses the benefits of…
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Guatemala Eyes $4B in Fabric Investments
The nation is attracting foreign investment as it ramps up garment production for neighboring countries amid…
Exclusive: Nike Factory Partner to Pay Laid-Off Garment Workers $600K
Sportswear maker Tegra has agreed to pay layoff compensation for dismissed workers as it reorganizes its…
Tegra to Merge Honduran Ops, Denies Factory Closure
According to a company spokeswoman, "We are not closing plants in Honduras or laying off employees."
Exclusive: Shock as Tegra to Shutter Nicaragua, Honduras Factories
The plants in line to be shuttered employ more than 5,000 workers and would be a severe blow to the…
Changing Jeans Sourcing Scene Has These Countries Coming Up Roses
Imports of jeans fell 7.43 percent in the first two months of the year compared to the same period in 2020 to…
Nicaragua Export Drop Seen Less Than Feared
The anticipated fall is a vast improvement from forecasts earlier this year as the nation has quickly…
Twin Hurricanes Force Gildan to Shut Nicaraguan, Honduran Factories
A lack of raw materials has caused apparel factory closures in the wake of Hurricanes Eta and Iota, affecting…
Nicaragua’s Political Turmoil Could Impact Apparel Sourcing
Turmoil in Nicaragua has been plaguing the country and apparel sourcing could take a hit.
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