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Minimum Wage Proposal Falls Flat
A proposal by Democrats to increase the federal hourly minimum wage to $7.25 from $5.15 appeared headed for…
Bush Acknowledges Need For Textiles’ Special Status
The Bush administration said textiles and apparel should receive "special consideration," but stopped short…
Bipartisan Push for Vietnam Pact
A bipartisan Congressional group joined USTR Susan Schwab to roll out legislation granting Vietnam permanent…
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UNITE HERE, the main apparel and textile workers' union, has launched a protest against Hugo Boss Group at…
Schwab Confirmed as USTR, AFL-CIO Files Case on China
The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Bush's nomination of Susan Schwab to be U.S. Trade Representative…
Schumer Clears Way for Schwab Vote
Sen. Charles Schumer lifted his hold on Susan Schwab's nomination as USTR after meeting with her, clearing…
House Democrats Offer Mariana Labor Bill
Legislation was introduced in the House to reform labor laws in the Northern Marianas, a U.S. territory cited…
U.S., South Korea Begin Trade Talks
The U.S. kicked off negotiations for a free trade agreement with South Korea on Monday against a backdrop of…
Bush Nominates Paulson to Head Treasury
Goldman Sachs chief Henry Paulson was tapped as Treasury Secretary, as pressure over China's currency and…
Schumer Holds Up USTR Vote
Sen. Charles Schumer has delayed the confirmation of Susan Schwab as U.S. Trade Representative over concerns…
Congress Set for Immigration Battle
The Senate was poised to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill late Thursday that sets the stage for a…
Hermes Bullish on U.S., Quells Sale Talk
Hermes International is embarking on an American growth phase.
Deputy USTR: No Vietnam Changes
The White House won't push for quota restraints or a special textile safeguard on Vietnam in its next phase…
Senators Lambast China Currency Decision
Senators sharply questioned Treasury Secretary John Snow on Thursday and criticized the Bush…
Textile Group Up in Arms Over Vietnam Trade Deal
Free-trade deals have been negotiated with Peru and Colombia and are pending in Congress.