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…
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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…
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