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<b>New Balance</b> Renews Opposition to TPP; Footwear Industry Reacts
Though New Balance has been quiet lately in regards to its long-standing opposition to the Tans-Pacific…
6 Times Textiles and Technology Teamed Up to Change Apparel in 2015
Move over, Fitbit. If apparel brands get their way, health-conscious consumers will soon be ditching their…
What Effect Will TPP Have on the Footwear Industry?
A shift in manufacturing from China to Vietnam will be the most important effect of TPP on the footwear…
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Nike Welcomes Obama, Rolls Out Plans to Grow US Manufacturing
In regards to passing the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), President…
China Denies Allegations Filed by US at WTO
China’s Ministry of Commerce has denied allegations raised by the United States that it unfairly subsidized…
US to Revoke Russia’s Trade Benefits Under GSP
President Obama said Wednesday that he intends to withdraw Russia’s preferential trade treatment with the US…
U.S., Japan TPP Talks Collapse; Trade Ministers Cancel Meeting Out of Frustration
Bilateral trade talks between the U.S. and Japan, intended to rescue Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)…
New Report Attacks TPP’s Central Goals
Adding to a maelstrom of criticism of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, Public Citizen, a…
Obama to Meet Japanese PM to Discuss TPP
The White House announced that President Obama will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe next week to…
USTR Ambassador Froman Spells Out U.S. Trade Agenda Before Congress
On Thursday, Michal Froman, Ambassador for the Office of the United States Trade Representative, testified…
Will the Government Shutdown Threaten TPP Negotiations?
President Obama’s decision to cancel his scheduled trip to Asia has stirred concerns that his absence will…
US Government Looks to Boost Textile, Apparel Exports
The US textile and apparel industry will see added support for its manufacturing and trade interests under…
Obama Lifts Burma Ban
The United States repealed its ban on imports from Burma, via an executive order issued by President…
US Government Has No Plans to Slow Bangladesh Clothing Exports
The US is moving to suspend trade privileges with Bangladesh, following concerns about labor rights and…
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