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A Year in Rhetoric: The Subjects and Statements That Defined 2024
Over the course of the past 12 months, a number of key topics emerged as year-defining themes for fashion.
USTR Requests ITC Investigation Into Trade Impacts on Underserved Small and Medium Enterprises
The USTR has requested a report from the ITC on the impacts of trade and trade policy on micro, small and…
De Minimis Reform Remains Elusive as 2024 Comes to a Close
Bipartisan support from Washington lawmakers—and even the White House—wasn't enough to push a plan for de…
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Trump Threatens to ‘Take Back’ Control of Panama Canal
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US Apparel and Textile Imports From Mexico Fell During October
Mexico saw its imports into the U.S. decrease by 10 percent year over year, according to OTEXA data.
Canada Aims to Head Off Trump Tariffs With Border Security Plan—And a Threat of Its Own
Premiers from across the country met to discuss a plan to secure the Canadian border in the wake of…
Trump’s Tariff Talk Ratchets Up Tensions With Canada, China
Trump's bombastic rhetoric surrounding new duties is rankling friends and foes alike.
India Sourcing Is On the Rise, Is the Industry Prepared?
New research shows that the country's apparel sector is experiencing a "surge in popularity," but it's…
Trump Taps China Hawk Jamieson Greer as U.S. Trade Representative
The president-elect announced that Greer, a veteran of his first administration, would take the lead as USTR.
Expect Active Trump Administration on Tariffs, Trade During 2025
With mid-term elections around the corner, the incoming Trump administration will have a narrow window to…
Podcast: Trump 2.0’s Impact on Tariffs, Trade and Taxes
What does this next Trump administration portend for apparel, footwear, textiles and retail when it comes to…
‘This New Sheriff Loves Tariffs’: Industry Groups on the Problems and Potential That Come With Second Trump Presidency
Leaders and advocates for the U.S. apparel, footwear, textiles and retail sectors are solidifying their…
What Wall Street Thinks About A Possible Red Sweep
Wall Street has factored in possible GOP control of Congress and the implications on policy in a second Trump…
Former Biden Official Says President Will Issue De Minimis Proposal Before End of Year
A former homeland security and emergency response official said de minimis reform is among President Joe…
Mexmakers Promotes Mexico’s Forgotten Suppliers
The group consists of 30 companies including yarn, textile and garment manufacturers.