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PPI Down for Women’s, Girl’s Apparel – But Up Overall
Wholesale prices on U.S.-made women's and girls' apparel fell a seasonally adjusted 0.5 percent in November.
Vietnam, Haiti Trade Package Leaves Loose Ends
The omnibus trade and tax bill passed by Congress last week is causing angst for apparel importers that are…
Pelosi’s Drive for Ports: Industry Foresees Chaos In 100% Screening Plan
Incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will bring a bill requiring full screening of cargo containers…
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Pelosi Ports Proposal Have Importers On Edge
Nancy Pelosi said that she will bring to a vote legislation requiring 100 percent screening of all cargo…
Power Shift
The change to a Democrat-controlled Congress will impact trade, taxes, wages and a host of other issues.
New Trade Measure Boosts Importers
Congress gave retailers and importers producing apparel in several developing countries a little more…
House, Senate Compromise on Trade
House and Senate negotiators crafted compromise trade legislation Thursday, ending an impasse between two key…
Separate Trade Packages Offered in House, Senate
The House and Senate appear to be moving ahead separately with trade bills in the waning days of the…
Congress Returns With Trade Bills in the Balance
Trade bills pending in the last days of the Republican-controlled Congress may have significant ramifications…
Trade Factors Into Remaining House Races
Fallout from the midterm elections is lingering in the form of close House races from industrial and textile…
New Blood in House and Senate May Alter Trade Policy
The outcomes of some races could be indicators of political volatility surrounding trade votes on Capitol…
Russia, U.S. Make Key Trade Step
The decision by the U.S. and Russia to formally sign a bilateral trade deal is a major step in Moscow's bid…
Wyclef Hits Capitol to Push Haiti Bill
The world of music, politics and fashion collided on Capitol Hill Wednesday.
Lawmakers Assess Vietnam Bill Fallout
House Republican leaders scrambled Tuesday to assess the fallout from the defeat of Vietnam trade legislation.
Key Vietnam Trade Bill Fails to Get House OK
The House on Monday night failed to give the necessary two-thirds majority for approval of a bill granting…