More From Jim Ostroff
Scrapping Over the Pact’s Crucial Details
WASHINGTON -- While the debate mounts over the broader issues of the GATT Uruguay Round treaty, the nation's…
Mexico, Costa Rica Pact Seen Signaling Change
WASHINGTON -- The new free trade agreement between Mexico and Costa Rica could well be a harbinger of…
Textile, Apparel Imports Record for Month of Feb.
WASHINGTON -- Textile and apparel imports rose 8.9 percent in February compared with a year ago, the Commerce…
No Gains in Asian Market Access Seen for GATT Treaty
WASHINGTON -- With the world's major trading nations set to sign off on the GATT's Uruguay Round April 15, it…
Textile, Apparel Imports Up 11 Percent in January
WASHINGTON -- Textile and apparel imports rose 11 percent in January compared with a year ago, the Commerce…
Trade Talks in Cairo Spark Rumors of Big Chinese Transshipment Case
WASHINGTON -- What began as a routine call on the shipment of Egyptian shirts has trade circles buzzing here.
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Voices Differ on Miami’s Role in Changing Landscape
WASHINGTON -- In the fast-shifting winds of trade these days, Miami's position as a hub of North American…
Fujiki’s Win in Japan May Boost U.S. Imports
WASHINGTON -- A Japanese retailer's court victory over cosmetics giant Shiseido may well transform the face…
NAFTA’s Mexico Seen as Beauty and Beast
WASHINGTON -- The North American Free Trade Agreement could prove a bonanza for U.S. cosmetics firms doing…
U.S. Delaying Enforcement of Chinese Silk Quota
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. will delay -- perhaps until May -- enforcing its first-ever quota on imports of…
Textile, Apparel Imports Rise 4.3% Set Record for Month of December
WASHINGTON -- Textile and apparel imports rose 4.3 percent in December compared with the same month in 1992…
Lehman Bros. VP Stresses Role of Innovation
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- As consumers increasingly demand what they perceive to be good value whether shopping…
Hillman Tells AAMA New Benefits Could Come to Caribbean Nations
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Jennifer Hillman, the chief U.S. textile negotiator, said Saturday that Caribbean nations…
D.C. Gears Up for CBI Parity Drive
WASHINGTON -- The push to put trade with the Caribbean Basin on an equal footing with Mexico under the North…
Nov. Textile, Apparel Imports Rise 17.1%
WASHINGTON -- Textile and apparel imports rose 17.1 percent in November, compared with the same month in…