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House Lawmakers Claim Lack of Progress in Bangladesh
Bangladesh lost U.S. trade benefits in 2013 because of inadequate safety protections in its garment industry.
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Brands and retailers endorsed the Paris climate pact.
Obama Administration Considers Duty Benefits for Nepal
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Clinton and Sanders Delve Deeper Into Trade Positions
Candidates touch on everything from TPP to NAFTA to their positions on currency manipulation, climate change…
U.S. Apparel, Textile Exports to Cuba to Rise if Embargo Lifted, ITC Says
Lifting the Cuban trade embargo would open a largely closed market and give a boost to U.S. manufacturers…
Supreme Court Hears Immigration Case With Implications for Businesses
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Textile Industry Turns to Technology to Embrace New Era
Executives finding a new path forward for the U.S. textile industry.
China to Terminate Export Subsidies on Textiles, Apparel, Footwear
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Kors talked politics, Washington fashion and Hillary at an awards ceremony in Washington.
Summit Explores Opportunities, Challenges of Smart Textiles and Wearables
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Getting Smarter: DC Summit Talks Wearables
David Lauren and Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker discuss smart fabrics and their growth.
Watchdog Groups Pressure H&M to Speed Up Bangladesh Factory Repairs
Labor advocacy groups allege the pace of repairs at factories H&M uses in Bangladesh is too slow.
Ivanka Trump Scarves Recalled by CPSC
Ivanka Trump scarves fail to meet flammability standard.