The most-read stories on just-style this week include the US restoring Myanmar’s GSP duty-free trade status, what the future is likely to hold for raw materials as part of our management briefing, and US retailers urge action following the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping.
US to restore Myanmar’s GSP duty-free trade status
The US is to restore trade benefits to Myanmar after a lapse of more than 25 years. The country, formerly know as Burma, will be added to the US’s Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) trade preference programme from 13 November.
TPP could lower demand for US textile exports
With anti-TPP rhetoric flying thick and fast in the run-up to the US election, a new report suggests the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal could shift global trading patterns for textiles and lower demand for some US textile exports.
Raw materials – Issues facing supply and demand
What is the future likely to hold when it comes to forecasts on supply, demand, prices, challenges and opportunities for raw materials used in apparel production – including cotton, synthetics, leather and wool? Here we take a closer look.
US retailers urge action on Hanjin Shipping crisis
A coalition of 120 organisations representing sectors including retailers and manufacturers has raised its concerns with the US Commerce Department over the bankruptcy of Hanjin Shipping.
Under Armour on track with new UAS sportswear line
Performance footwear and apparel brand Under Armour has taken a much-anticipated step to broaden its appeal to a more mainstream audience with its new Under Armour Sportswear brand – or what the company describes as ‘Modern American Sportswear.’
US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?
Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.
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