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August Job Picture Bright, Outlook Dim
The unemployment rate fell to a four-year low of 4.9 percent in August, but optimism was darkened by the…
Stricter Limits on Imports
The Bush administration tightened restrictions on $556.4 million in Chinese imports as negotiators failed to…
U.S. and China Agree To Extend Meetings
Talking for a second day in Beijing, U.S. and Chinese negotiators failed to produce an apparel and textile…
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As the U.S. worked toward a broad apparel and textile trade deal with China, it prepared to rule on $975…
EU, China Talk Trade, U.S. in Wings
As U.S. officials prepare to continue negotiations for an import agreement with China, EU officials are…
U.S.-China Import Deal Faces Final Hurdle
U.S. negotiators wrapped up "productive talks" with the Chinese, but will have to meet again to reach a…
U.S.-China Close In on Deal
A broad agreement regulating U.S. apparel imports from China appeared close, as the two countries worked to…
Wholesale Apparel Prices Decline in July
Core prices, excluding volatile food and energy, were up 0.4 percent, the largest rise since January.
Women’s Apparel Prices Decline in July
Consumers enjoyed lower apparel prices in July, as policies easing restrictions on global trade reverberated…
Higher Fuel Prices: A Two-Sided Threat
High fuel prices are a double-edged threat -- consumer spending and shipping costs -- against which retailers…
Gutierrez to Tour CAFTA Nations
During the tour, Gutierrez will take business representatives to Guatemala City, San Pedro Sula in Honduras…
Strong Job Growth Seen in July
A robust increase in retail payrolls helped deliver stronger-than-expected employment growth in July, the…
Stemming Import Tide: Long-Term Deal Nears Between U.S. and China
All roads are leading to the U.S. striking a comprehensive agreement setting new parameters with China on…
Weaving the Way To CAFTA’s Passage
House textile-state lawmakers cast the deciding votes in pushing the controversial Central American Free…
Fed Says Consumers Spending
Apparently undaunted by higher gasoline prices, consumers continued to spend in June and early July and the…