US tariffs hurt Central America not China — but there is a solution
Central America has not benefited from the US' tariffs against China for one simple reason but there are three ways…
ByCAFTA-DR progress
A new customs cooperation agreement that should help the US and Mexican textile industries compete with cheap Asian exports has been signed by the US Trade Representative Susan C Schwab and the Mexican Secretary of Economy Eduardo Sojo at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Caution for US-Nicaragua fashion sourcing as Biden takes action
US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order (EO) to target Nicaragua's regime, which he says is in violation…
By
Central America, Dominican Republic urge US to retain China tariffs
The Central America and Dominican Republic apparel sectors are keen for the China 301 tariffs to remain as the duties…
By
Central America apparel supply chain is ‘core pillar’ for US
At a roundtable with apparel executives last week (29 October), deputy United States trade representative Sarah Bianchi said the apparel…
ByMEXICO: Signs textile customs cooperation pact with the US
A new customs cooperation agreement that should help the US and Mexican textile industries compete with cheap Asian exports has…
ANALYSIS: Will China’s new plan end cheap clothing?
China's strategy on foreign investment, outlined in last week's 11th five-year-plan, gives priority to quality investments and schemes to restructure…
MEXICO: Textile, apparel makers in row over CAFTA membership
Mexico’s textile and apparel manufacturers are caught in a bitter row over the benefits that the country’s possible entry into…
US: Senate agrees to CAFTA-DR apparel fixes
Legislation to implement certain rules of origin changes for apparel imported under the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) has…