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Kristi Ellis

Bureau Chief, Washington

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Trump Meets Alibaba’s Jack Ma, Discusses Job Creation

Trump and Ma discuss creating one million U.S. jobs by increasing online business on Alibaba's platforms and…

Bernard Arnault Meets With President-Elect Donald Trump

The LVMH chief discussed opening more factories in the U.S., among other issues.

Bangladesh Posts Largest Apparel Import Increase in November

Apparel imports from Bangladesh could take a hit in the wake of the State Department's warning that ISIS is…

Specialty Stores Add Jobs in December, Department Stores Cut

Overall employment grew at a slower pace than economists had projected.

U.S. Reveals Terrorist Threat on Garment Buyers in Bangladesh

It is the first such threat specifically targeting the global fashion industry, according to industry…

Trump Taps Lawyer Who Worked on Alibaba IPO as SEC Head

Trump's pick to head the Securities and Exchange Commission oversaw the initial public offering of Alibaba…

New USTR Will Push Trump’s More Protectionist Agenda

President-elect Donald Trump's trade agenda is shaping up as one more focused on trade enforcement than on…

Trump Taps Robert Lighthizer as USTR

The USTR will work closely with a wider circle of trade advisers to craft trade policy in a Trump…

Trump to Throw Glitzy New Year’s Eve Celebration

The celebration could set the tone for the new Trump administration's soirees at the White House.

U.S. Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia for Cyber Attacks

U.S. brands and retailers are watching the escalation closely for signs of retaliation from Russia that could…

Fashion Execs Brace for Trump Presidency

Fashion executives have their fingers crossed that a President Trump will push through more business-friendly…

USTR to Lead Trade Deals, but Trade Advisers to Play Bigger Role

USTR to take lead in trade negotiations amid uncertainty over whether Trump will pursue new trade deals.

Trump Expands Trade Advisory Team, Names New Aide

Trump is building a wide circle of trade advisers to assist in his new trade agenda.

Trump Names Counterterrorism, Cybersecurity Aide

Cybersecurity is a top risk concern among retailers.

Trump Creates New Trade Council, Taps Peter Navarro to Head it

The new trade council will focus on revitalizing American manufacturing.