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Challenge and Change in Focus at AAFA Meeting
Executives at the AAFA meeting in Florida said the consumer's desire for quality at a price is the impetus…
U.S., Colombia Hammer Out Trade Deal
Negotiators from the U.S. and Colombia completed trade talks Monday on a pact that will ease commerce between…
Women’s Apparel Prices Drop
Retail prices on women's apparel fell a seasonally adjusted 0.8 percent in January on price cuts in the suits…
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The textile area generally had price increases for January; greige fabrics rose 4.5 percent, yarns were up…
USTR Details Stricter China Plan
Talking tough on China, USTR Rob Portman outlined a new policy toward the country that focuses on better…
China Restrained but Undaunted
Despite political threats and fresh quotas, China is poised to strengthen its lead as the top U.S. supplier…
China Sweater Snag Resolved
The disconnect appears to have been resolved, though not without some extra quota-related costs to importers…
U.S. Pushes Ahead on Free Trade
Beneath the bigger issues of international cohesion, lower prices and lost jobs, free trade agreements are…
Bush Called to Action on Imports
The overall trade deficit jumped almost 18 percent last year.
Retailers’ Suit Targets Health Legislation
The Retail Industry Leaders Association filed separate lawsuits Tuesday against government labor officials…
Bush Budget: Give and Take on Programs
President Bush sent a $2.7 trillion 2007 federal budget proposal to Congress that adjusts the belt on a…
Jordan’s King Courts Execs
King Abdullah bin Al-Hussein of Jordan made a personal appeal to some of fashion's top executives Friday…
USTR Launches Talks On South Korea Trade
U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman launched negotiations for a free trade agreement with South Korea on…
Deputy USTR Calls for China Trade Reform
The Bush administration, facing a record deficit with China and complaints of unfair trade practices from…
Next Step: Claiborne’s Succession Challenge
Paul Charron will be a tough act to follow and his successor needs to have the industry acumen to continue to…