Apparel and textile industry divided by TPP pact
If ever there was an issue set to divide apparel brands, retailers and textile companies, the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact is surely it. Described as the most significant negotiation for the US and its regional trade partners since the NAFTA agreement, the yarn forward rule of origin has emerged as one of the most divisive issues.
VIEWPOINT: Apparel and textile industry divided by TPP pact
16 September 2011
If ever there was an issue set to divide apparel brands, retailers and textile companies, the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact is surely it. Described as the most significant negotiation for the US and its regional trade partners since the NAFTA agreement, the yarn forward rule of origin has emerged as one of the most divisive issues.
US: Global groups urge strict textile rules in TPP talks
12 September 2011
Trade groups from 25 countries in Africa, South America, Central America and North America have issued a joint appeal to the US government to proceed cautiously in textile talks concerning the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact.
US: Lawmakers call for footwear tariffs in TPP pact
12 September 2011
A group of US lawmakers is calling on trade officials to ensure that ongoing talks on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) do not lead to lower duties on US footwear imports.
US: Online hub outlines apparel position on TPP pact
9 September 2011
To coincide with the latest round of talks on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) taking place in Chicago this week, a group of US apparel and retail industry stakeholders has launched a website to support its calls for a pact that spurs new trade and investment opportunities.
US: Textile industry backs 'yarn forward' rule in TPP pact
18 July 2011
The US textile industry is supporting a "yarn forward" rule of origin proposed by the US Trade Representative (USTR) during the latest round of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement negotiations.
US: Coalition calls for apparel agreement in TPP pact
29 June 2011
The conclusion of the seventh round of negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has prompted a group of US apparel and retail industry stakeholders to call for the inclusion of a market-opening apparel agreement as part of the pact.
VIEWPOINT: Why US textile groups fear Vietnam in TPP pact
2 June 2011
Even though ongoing talks around the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement involve nine nations, for the US textile industry Vietnam is seen as by far the biggest threat.
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