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Big Deal on China Trade
It seemed touch and go for awhile, but last month the U.S. and China finally struck a deal that points the…
China’s Foothold on Socks
Even under the restraints of a new trade deal, Chinese socks and hosiery producers are likely to ship enough…
Industry Employment Steadies In Rebound From Hurricanes
Apparel and textile producers cut jobs last month but saw some steadying in employment, as retail payrolls…
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U.S. Furor Over China’s Business Bailout
The Chinese government is giving WorldBest Group Co., a state-operated textile and pharmaceutical…
Fed: Sales Rise Heading Into Holiday
Sales rose across much of the country from mid-October to mid-November, and inventories were generally in…
Pakistan Minister Key to Trade Talks
Pakistan Minister of Commerce Humayun Akhtar Khan will take on the role of facilitator in talks to liberalize…
New Textile Negotiator Heads for WTO Meet
Scott Quesenberry, named Tuesday as special textile negotiator in the U.S. Trade Representative's office, is…
D.C.’s Dutch Treat
The Washington social whirl, the Dutch ambassador's wife and fresh flowers attracted a special lunch crowd to…
Zane: Import Duties Number-One Priority
Bob Zane, the new chairman of the U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles & Apparel, has a…
Women’s Apparel Prices Slide 0.3 Percent in Oct.
Price tags on women's apparel shrunk by 0.3 percent in October and 2.3 percent from a year ago, the Consumer…
Wholesale Apparel Prices Decline 0.7% in October
Continuing to battle increasing imports, domestic apparel producers cut wholesale prices on women's and…
October Retail Sales Increase 3.1 Percent
Better-than-expected apparel sales and lower gasoline prices pumped up retail sales in October.
China Import Surge Continues
China racked up more of the U.S. import market with a 45.5 percent increase in apparel and textiles in…
Concern Rising Over Scope of Hong Kong Talks
WTO talks to reduce trade barriers have made little progress recently, prompting officials to lower…
Let’s Make a Trade Deal: U.S.-China Sign Accord To Limit Surging Imports
The U.S. signed a long-sought agreement with China on Tuesday that restricts 34 types of apparel and textile…