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Esquel CEO John Cheh Says It’s Time for Sourcing 4.0
Growth in retail has slowed globally, and that downward trend won't likely let up until sourcing completes…
“Uncertainty” Over Trump Policies Makes Frenemies of Importers, Domestic Producers
The domestic textile industry and apparel importers have often been on opposite sides of U.S. trade issues…
America First is Turning Into “America Alone” When it Comes to Trade
President Trump wants tariffs, he wants to nix or renegotiate trade deals so that everything's "fair" and he…
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Importers Concerned Over China’s Pollution Crackdown
The Chinese government's ongoing program to inspect factories throughout the country seems to have had only a…
USFIA: Sourcing Execs Flounder in Uncharted, Protectionist Territory
In the course of one year, sourcing executives' concern about U.S. protectionist trade policies have…
Op-Ed: Here’s What Donald Trump Should do With Trade
What can we expect in terms of trade and foreign policy in the Trump Administration?
Hanjin Collapse Could Cause Container Shipping Rates to Surge in 2017
The global shipping industry is in shambles and it's clear the effects of Hanjin's ruin are not going away…
Silver Lining: Trump’s Commitment to Renegotiate Trade Agreements Could Lead to Positive Change
With global trade policies on unsure footing in the wake of Donald Trump's election, now's the time for the…
An Effective Sustainability Plan Needs Group Effort
No brand is an island and big change requires a community behind it.
TPP and TTIP Won’t Happen With a Trump Administration
Donald Trump’s unexpected success in the U.S. presidential election will cause chaos and uncertainty, but it…
Op-Ed: Protectionist Trade Policies Won’t Bring Jobs Back to US
Imports help to keep prices lower for consumers. And the Trans-Pacific Partnership could lower prices even…
USFIA Benchmarking Study Highlights Trending Sourcing Strategies, Cost Concerns and the ‘China Plus Many’ Model
If one thing's certain, it's that the apparel industry is facing uncertain times.
TPP: Invest in Vietnam, <em>Now or Never</em>
“If you’re sourcing apparel, and you’re not already in Vietnam, it may be too late for you.” That key…
Why Will TPP Be Different?
Less than 15 percent of U.S. apparel imports in 2015 were duty free, despite there being 14 free trade…
What Constitutes Ethical Sourcing Anyway?
Despite the fact that ethical sourcing can be quite an intangible concept, loosely and differently defined by…