More From Kristi Ellis
Problematic Scanning Mandate Awaits New President
The next president will face the difficult task of meeting a congressional deadline for scanning all…
Industry Parses Candidates’ Trade Agendas
U.S. trade policy is approaching a crossroads and the apparel industry will face the fallout of this…
Job Climate Remains Difficult
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Discounters and specialty retailers added jobs to payrolls in June, while department stores and apparel and…
Bill Threatens More Monitoring of Vietnam, China
Six months away from quota-free trade with China, apparel retailers and brands should be celebrating, but are…
House Moves to Extend Apparel Monitoring Plan
The House Appropriations Committee has approved a $56.9 billion spending bill and instructed the…
Import Duty Increase Decision Put on Hold
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Commissioner W. Ralph Basham told a Senate committee on Tuesday that his…
Bush to Miss Congress’ Port Security Deadline
The Bush administration told lawmakers Thursday it will not meet a Congressionally mandated deadline for…
Bills Set Stage for Trucking Debate
Congress is preparing for a potentially contentious debate next year pitting advocates of improving…
Nanette Lepore Arrives in Chevy Chase
Nanette Lepore doesn't shy away from mixing politics with fashion, and she's found the right town for the…
House Supports Farm Bill
The House voted to override President Bush's veto of a $300 billion farm bill on Wednesday evening...
FTC Modifies Order Against Nine West
The Federal Trade Commission has partially reversed an order against Nine West Group Inc. and now will allow…
U.S. Farm Bill Could Threaten Doha Talks
The $300 billion farm bill passed by Congress last week by enough votes to sustain a threatened veto from…
Senate Approves Farm Bill
The Senate passed a more than $300 billion farm, nutrition and conservation bill Thursday by a veto-proof…
Free Trade Hits Low Tide as Range of Issues Converge
Free trade has had a long run of expansion and widespread acceptance, but a conglomeration of issues is…