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Steve Lamar

Trump’s Tariffs: The Hot Button Topic at AAFA Executive Summit in D.C.

In a keynote address, Tapestry CEO Joanne Crevoiserat said fashion companies have to be ready to operate in…

Op-Ed: What Happens if NAFTA Negotiations Don’t Reach a New Deal?

The question a lot of textile, apparel and footwear executives are asking themselves these days is: What's…

Op-Ed: Decoding Tax Reform and the Border Adjustability Dynamic

They tell us that three things are inevitable in life: death, taxes and change. This year, if the political…

Op-Ed: Trade Advice for Our Next President

Donald Trump assumes office following a nasty, divisive presidential campaign. Like many president-elects, he…

TTIP Likely Won’t Get Settled This Year

It's looking even more likely that the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) won't be…

Op-Ed: Is the TPP Going to Pass This Year?

One of the top questions I'm frequently asked, and one I will no doubt be asked next week at the Sourcing…

Op-Ed: TPP Could Bring Big Savings on Denim

Think back to your first days of school over the years. Whether it was skinny-leg, boot-cut, flare, dark…

GSP Update: A Major Change for the Industry

You may not realize it, but something big has happened for our industry, something that affects all companies…

China’s Future: Promising or Bleak?

China may still be a top priority for American companies, but the outlook for business there is moderating.

Op-Ed: AGOA Renewal Not So Seamless

For the apparel and footwear industry, timing is everything. Our executives plan production and place orders…

Op-Ed: Time to Take Trade Policy Back to the Future

It's looking increasingly likely that the 2014 trade agreement – the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) – will…

Op-Ed: Let’s Give a Green Light to AGOA

Washington is infamous for its ability to generate gridlock. Most of the time, this term refers to the…

4 Lessons in Global Trade from World Cup

What can the World Cup teach us about international trade? It turns out plenty. There is a popular…

AAFA Seeks Protection for Legwear Imports and Exports Under TPP

As Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) talks move into the final stages, some have cited concerns that legwear…