Colombia’s makers face tough times
From short-term extensions of the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) to stalled free trade talks with the US and deteriorating relations with neighbouring Venezuela, Colombia's textile and clothing industry is struggling through tough times.
ANALYSIS: Colombia's clothing industry in crisis?
23 February 2010
From short-term extensions of the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) to stalled free trade talks with the US and deteriorating relations with neighbouring Venezuela, Colombia's textile and clothing industry is struggling through tough times. It has now set its sights on the production of higher added value products, reports Jozef De Coster.
INSIGHT: Columbia's denim cluster on road to recovery
22 February 2010
Colombia's denim production is located in the Medellín area, which over time has resulted in a lively cluster of jeans makers - including 20 who supply Levi Strauss. Firms hit hard by the global financial crisis are now optimistic that recovery is just around the corner.
US: Andean trade programme gets one-year extension
4 January 2010
President Obama last week signed a one-year extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act and the Generalized System of Preferences – in a move that should help prevent business disruptions for the apparel and footwear industry.
ANALYSIS: Trade preference talks spark lively debate
20 November 2009
The wide gulf that exists between US retailers, importers and textile makers was highlighted this week as Congress embarked on the first steps of a review of trade preference programmes and how they fit into US trade policy.
COLOMBIA: Textiles suffering from Venezuelan political row
10 November 2009
Colombia’s textiles industry is suffering from the country’s poor diplomatic relations with neighbour Venezuela, with trade falling sharply and 50,000 job losses this year.
COLOMBIA: Benetton to expand through Falabella deal
26 October 2009
Italian fashion firm Benetton Group is to expand its operations in Colombia after signing a deal to open seven corners in South American department store chain Falabella.
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