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U.S. ‘Self-Initiates’ Safeguard Review
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The Commerce Department kept a pledge for a more timely textile-monitoring system, stoking the controversy…
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EU Prepared to Impose Import Sanction on U.S.
The EU moved to slap $28 million in import sanctions on U.S. products because Washington hasn't repealed a…
Trade Barriers Lessen, But Still Problematic
China and India took steps to lower trade impediments last year, but many barriers remain despite years of…
Gutierrez Lays Out Bush Trade Agenda
Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez said his agency is on a fact-finding mission into whether to impose…
U.S. to Meet With China Trade Officials
U.S. trade officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts Tuesday, with the agenda including textiles…
U.S., Canada, Mexico Band Together to Improve Security, Cut Trade Costs
President Bush and the leaders of Mexico and Canada announced initiatives for improving port and cargo…
Retail Women’s Apparel Prices Decline 0.4 Percent in February
WASHINGTON — Retail prices for women’s apparel appear in flux, falling a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent last…
U.S.-Made Apparel Prices Dip in Feb.
Wholesale prices for U.S.-produced women's and girls' apparel fell 0.1 in February, but were up 0.9 percent…
The Gates Open
WASHINGTON — Life is starting to get a little easier for foreign companies looking to sell their brands in…
Coalition Set to File New China Petitions
China safeguard petitions based on actual market disruption seem imminent, after a court ruling kept review…
Bush Selects New U.S. Trade Envoy
WASHINGTON — President Bush nominated Rep. Rob Portman on Thursday to be the next U.S. Trade Representative…
Justice Lawyers Cite Jan. Data in Safeguard Case
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department cited new apparel and textile import statistics from China showing…
Retail Sales Strong in February
Retail sales in February increased at a healthy pace at apparel, general merchandise and department stores…