Vietnam records boost in garment, textile exports
Vietnam saw earnings from the export of textile and garments grow 15% in the first five months of the year new figures show.
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Sri Lanka textile and garment exports climb nearly 30%
Sri Lanka saw its earnings from the export of textiles and garments increase nearly 30%...
US apparel sector urges Biden to sort shipping crisis
US apparel, footwear, and retail business leaders are concerned inaction will drastically limit store inventory,...
US, EU move to drop tariffs linked to aircraft spat welcomed
Tariffs on clothing and footwear linked to an EU-US dispute over aircraft subsidies will be...
US apparel import data – the year so far
US apparel imports continued to rebound in April thanks to resumed consumer demand and a more optimistic...
US trade deficit in goods tumbles 8.2% in April
The fall reflects declines in both the goods deficit and the services surplus of US$6.2bn and $0.1bn respectively.
US apparel groups call for end to Trump steel tariffs
The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) and the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) are among those urging President Biden to put an end to the Section 232 steel and aluminium tariffs.
European textile production and demand contract in 2020
New figures show a dramatic contraction in clothing and textile demand and production in 2020, prompting calls for a new Industrial Strategy.
US apparel industry joins effort to curb illegal trade
A new public education initiative has been launched to help tackle black market trade and raise public awareness of the depth of the problem.
US retail cargo continues to set records
Imports at major US retail container ports saw their busiest April on record – and May could be on track to reach an all-time high.
UK to start negotiations to join CPTPP trade pact
The United Kingdom has been given the green light to begin the process of joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade treaty.
