Apparel sourcing rules start to unravel
Did the underlying principles of apparel sourcing completely change at the beginning of this month? Two events, happening more or less simultaneously in the US and Bangladesh, may well signal a complete reversal of how sourcing works.
THE FLANARANT: Apparel sourcing rules start to unravel
30 September 2011
Did the underlying principles of apparel sourcing completely change at the beginning of this month? Two events, happening more or less simultaneously in the US and Bangladesh, may well signal a complete reversal of how sourcing works, suggests Mike Flanagan.
India's garment industry outraged at duty-free decision
9 September 2011
This week's decision by India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to provide duty-free access to the Indian market for 46 different garment products from neighbouring Bangladesh, has been met with angry responses from the Indian garment industry.
BANGLADESH: India to lift import barriers on garments
7 September 2011
India is to allow the duty-free import of previously barred goods from Bangladesh, including a number of textile and garment items.
US: To study duty-free access for poor countries
20 July 2011
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is to assess the likely economic impact of allowing products, including apparel and textiles, from the world's poorest countries to enter the United States duty and quota free.
US: Trade bills take a step forward but delays loom
8 July 2011
Washington yesterday (7 July) came one step closer to passing long-pending US trade deals with South Korea, Colombia and Panama - but a clash with Republicans over an aid programme for US workers threatens to stall their progress once again.
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