Tara Donaldson
Trump May be Poised to Take Aggressive Trade Action Against China
Rhetoric may soon be giving way to action when it comes to punishing China for its so-labeled trade wrongs.
Trump, Trade and How Companies are Reorganizing Their Footwear Supply Chains Strategies to Suit
Uncertainty, it seems, is the mother of all supply chain revamps. With trade in the chancy state it’s in…
Global Factory Activity: Manufacturing Momentum in Vietnam Slows, US Starts to See Gains
Manufacturing took a more positive turn for most nations in July, though conditions in Vietnam have moderated.
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It’s Official: The Wicked BAT is Dead
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Report: Footwear Imports Falter, Duties Per Pair Hit Record High
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Report: Footwear Sourcing is in a State Not Seen in Years
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Keen: Here’s How to Make US Footwear Sourcing Cheaper Than China
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This Startup is Turning Clothing Labels Digital to Boost Transparency
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Mexico Says E-Commerce Provisions, Rules of Origin Changes to NAFTA May Help US Trade Deficit
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The Cold Hard Facts About the State of Retail Today
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Textile Trends to Channel Non-Traditional Beauty for Autumn/Winter 2018-19
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USFIA: Sourcing Execs Flounder in Uncharted, Protectionist Territory
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