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USDA moves to stem ongoing US cotton farming losses 

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced an initiative to revitalise the country’s cotton farming economy after US producers experienced five consecutive years of negative returns.

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Week in Review: Trump, China and the new trade squeeze on fashion

US tariff threats on 60 trading partners and new China-linked sourcing rules are reshaping the global trade map, and fashion brands are once again stuck in the middle.

Why footwear remains fashion’s toughest recycling challenge

A new industry report from Fashion for Good and Circle Economy finds half of post-consumer footwear is non-rewearable, exposing major design, infrastructure and policy barriers that continue to hinder circularity.

China’s Quanzhou region strengthens sportswear export drive

Quanzhou, China’s major manufacturing hub for garments and footwear, is increasing exports of sportswear and footwear, through new growth drivers.

Sustainability, leadership in focus at Swedish textile annual meeting  

Leadership, sustainability and the challenges of the future economy shaped the agenda as the Swedish Textile Service Association held its annual meeting on 21 May in Stockholm.