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Apparel Prices Up in January
Retail prices for women's apparel increased a seasonally adjusted 0.3 percent in January, recovering some of…
President Nominates Trade Advisory Panel
WASHINGTON — President Bush nominated a new slate of members to the White House Advisory Committee for Trade…
President Bush Cites Free Trade As Essential to Economic Growth
President Bush, in his annual economic report to Congress, said free-trade agreements will continue as a key…
Manufacturers: Timing Critical on CAFTA
More than a year has passed since the Bush administration completed negotiations on CAFTA and the trade…
Lawmakers to Introduce Bill To Repeal China Trade Status
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers said Wednesday they would introduce a bill to repeal…
Importers Not Concerned Over Bush Speech Snub
WASHINGTON — President Bush’s State of the Union address Wednesday night didn’t mention his trade-expanding…
China Trade Issues Heating Up in Congress
Cries are getting louder from domestic manufacturers and a contingent of lawmakers for Congress to get tough…
First Lady Set for Red Dress Show
WASHINGTON — First Lady Laura Bush, combining fashion with advocacy for one of her leading causes, is to…
Bush’s Second Time Around
This week's inaugural festivities marking the start of President Bush's second term.
Wholesale Prices Flat in December
WASHINGTON — Wholesale prices for U.S.-produced women’s and girls’ apparel were unchanged in December…
Congress to Tackle Bush Agenda
President Bush has exuded confidence about his agenda given the GOP strength in Congress and he'll need those…
It’s Showtime in the Beltway
Veterans of Inaugural week offer some wardrobe advice, especially for those who aren't going to get around…
Felony Charge Against Sears Dropped
A Texas judge has dropped a felony charge against Sears for the retailer's $25,000 contribution to a PAC…
Paying the Toll of Cargo Security
Importers will face revised cargo security rules next year from U.S. Customs & Border Protection meant to…
U.S. Economy Up 4% in Third
The U.S. economy grew 4 percent in the third quarter, faster than previously forecast, the Commerce…