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Former USTR Mickey Kantor Speaks Out on Trade
The former U.S. Trade Representative says he believes TPP can pass this year in a lame duck session of…
Customs Establishes Trade Enforcement Task Force
Customs task force will target illicit trade.
Retail Small Businesses Facing Slower Economic Recovery, Regulations
Unions counter that the benefits of raising the minimum wage and expanding overtime pay outweigh the costs…
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U.S., EU Negotiators Downplay Leaked T-TIP Documents
Leaked documents reveal that U.S. appears to be seeking longer duty phaseouts for some textiles, footwear and…
Supreme Court to Hear Copyright Challenge With Fashion Implications
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could have implications for copyright protections in the fashion…
Malia Obama to Attend Harvard
The eldest daughter of the President and First Lady will enter the college in fall 2017.
Treasury Declines to Cite China as a Currency Manipulator
Five countries come close to being eligible for enhanced exchange rate monitoring.
U.S., EU Remain Committed to Completing T-TIP This Year
U.S., EU negotiators cite progress in talks on tariff elimination, regulatory harmony and customs and trade…
Sri Lanka Seeks U.S. Market Access as Countries Sign Action Plan
U.S. and Sri Lanka sign a joint action plan to boost bilateral trade and investment.
House Passes Bill Reforming Tariff Relief Process
Textile producers, brands and retailers stand to benefit from the bill.
New USTR Report Finds Widespread Counterfeiting in China
Brands and retailers still being hurt by counterfeits in China and worldwide give credit to USTR for keeping…
Academic Paper Finds Link Between Trade and Polarized Politicians
The impact of trade on U.S. jobs further polarizes lawmakers and presidential candidates, new research paper…
RILA Opposes Data Breach Notification Bill
The bill would require retailers to notify customers after a data security breach and establish a national…
Some Concern Over Potential Price Increases in China
Economists say mitigating factors will counter any move by Chinese suppliers to raise prices to compensate…
Brands, Organizations Criticize ‘Fashion Transparency Index’
Livia Firth among the speakers at Houses of Parliament.