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Obama Sends Trade Plan to Congress
Obama's agenda includes details on China policy and trade deals.
Obama’s Budget Ups Funding for Trade Enforcement
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Less discounting boosts prices.
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Importers and domestic textile producers are concerned about President Barack Obama's interest in changing…
U.S.-Made Apparel Prices Rise in January
Deflationary pressures remain a growing concern.
Retail Stocks Dip 0.6 Percent Wednesday
Continued anxiety about the economy, tempered by news of a new mortgage relief package and signs of some…
Retail Sales Rise, Tough Road Ahead
In January, specialty stores sales lifted 1.6 percent, whereas department store sales slipped 0.3 percent…
Textile, Apparel Imports Fall in December
Textile and apparel shipments to the U.S. declined 7.9 percent in December.
Retail Shares Sink Tuesday, Wal-Mart Cuts Jobs
Retail stocks drop on uncertain impact of stimulus package and hazy new Treasury plan.
UNITE HERE Files Suit to Break Up Union
A group of 15 elected leaders claiming to represent 150,000 members of UNITE HERE filed a federal lawsuit to…
Raynor Group Seeks to Dissolve UNITE HERE
Minority of elected leaders of UNITE HERE vote to dissolve union.
Obama Seen as Tough on China Policy
Obama's tough stance on China and its currency policies is leaving industry executives nervous.
Industry Job Losses Mount in January
Unemployment rate jumps to 7.6 percent.