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U.S. Lifts Ban on Jadeite, Ruby Stones and Jewelry from Myanmar
Retailers and jewelry companies see a further opening in trade with the country.
U.S., EU Negotiators Vow to Advance T-TIP Talks, Textile Proposal Made
U.S. and European fashion industries have a big stake in T-TIP.
White House South by South Lawn Showcases the Future of Innovation
The music, arts and tech festival on the south lawn of the White House focused on the big ideas shaping…
DOL Adds Textiles and Leather From Vietnam to Child Labor List
The U.S. watch list added 14 new products from Vietnam to its "List of Goods Produced by Child or Forced…
Industry Groups Say Pay Reporting Requirement Burdensome
The EEOC and Obama administration argue too many workers are not given equal pay for equal work.
House Passes Bill Delaying Labor Department’s Overtime Rule
WASHINGTON — Retailers lauded a bill passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday night that would…
Felicia Pullam Named to Key Commerce Post
Pullam will draw from her experience at Commerce to oversee a key government textile division.
White House Unveils South by South Lawn Lineup
President Obama is teaming up with the organizers of SXSW to host his own music, arts and film festival at…
U.S. and Africa Strengthen Trade and Investment
Apparel brands and retailers are investing more in sub-Saharan Africa under an extension of a key U.S. trade…
President Obama Begins Final Push for TPP
Fashion brands and retailers widely support the trade deal, which could lower sourcing costs and barriers to…
President Obama Says China Trade Deal Can’t Thwart TPP
Fresh off of his eleventh trip to Asia, President Obama seemed confident Friday that the Trans-Pacific…
The Obamas Continue Their Magazine Blitz With Essence and InStyle
InStyle will feature the First Lady on its October cover, while Essence was able to nab both the president…
Treasury Secretary Lew Criticizes EC’s Ruling Against Apple
Multinational companies are closely watching their business investments in Europe in the wake of the EC's…
President Obama Edits Wired’s November Issue
The issue, which explores the theme of "frontiers," will go on sale nationwide on Oct. 25.
Target, Nike Join Others in Signing White House Equal Pay Pledge
Brands and retailers join a growing list of companies committed to supporting and creating gender equality…