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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…
Cambodian May Day Protests Turn Violent; Workers March Globally
Cambodian factory workers, dubbed “May Day” protestors, flooded the streets to demand higher wages and better…
USTR Issues Report on Ukrainian Trade; Senate Passes Bill to Send Emergency Loans
Most financial analysts have focused their attention on the impact the Ukrainian crisis might have on the…
Russian/Ukrainian Crisis Pinches Athletic Apparel; Nike, Adidas Take Hits
While the precise character of the fallout from the Ukrainian political crisis for the apparel and textile…
How Will Russian/Ukrainian Crisis Affect the Retail Industry?
Retailers all over the world are anxiously wondering how the political chaos in the Ukraine will affect their…
Kyrgyzstan’s Apparel Industry Enjoys Breakneck Growth
Kyrgyzstan, the tiny Central Asian republic of fewer than six million inhabitants, recently reported that its…
Will China’s New Shipping Route “Change the Face of World Trade?”
In what may turn out to be an historically significant voyage, Yong Sheng, a 19,000 ton cargo ship, is…
Eastern Europe’s Apparel Retail Flourishes
Eastern Europe's apparel sector grew at a robust 12 percent last year, with Russia becoming one of the…
Chinese Yuan Hits 19-Year Peak
China's yuan leapt to a 19-year high on Friday as the Chinese Central Bank raised its daily reference rate…