Trans-Pacific Partnership
US Leaders Talk TPA, TPP Pros and Cons Before Congress
Talk of trade is well underway in Washington, D.C. this week—on Tuesday, leaders of the U.S. Chamber of…
India Unveils New Foreign Trade Policy
India is putting a positive spin on its absence from the U.S.-led Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)…
Vietnam Turns Away Foreign Textile and Garment Manufacturers
Foreign textile and garment manufacturers rushing to set up factories in Vietnam are being turned away.
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FDRA President Outlines What TPP Will Mean for Footwear Industry
Negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) have been dragging on since 2010, though on Tuesday U.S…
2014 Top Moments in Trade
The sourcing sector has been abuzz with trade talk this year, with agreements like the Trans-Pacific…
Hanesbrands Opens Third Factory in Vietnam
Hanesbrands Vietnam, a division of Hanesbrands, opened its third factory located in the northern province of…
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…
Luen Thai USA President Talks TPP and Emerging Sourcing Destinations
As costs continue to increase and apparel sales continue to falter, companies are looking to new outlets to…
Op-Ed: Hoping for a Home Run on TPP
With the arrival of fall, baseball fans are thinking about the 110th World Series. And trade observers are…
Sourcing Footwear: China’s Loss is Vietnam’s Gain
Footwear’s rising duties and increasing production costs have directly impacted consumers at the register…
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…
USFIA: Fashion Execs Optimistic, Eager to Diversify Sourcing Bases
Optimism is in fashion, according to the first-ever U. S. Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study released…
USTR Releases Summary of U.S. Objectives in TPP
Following repeated and widespread calls for more transparency into the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations…