Trade bills fall short on benefits

ANALYSIS: New US trade bills unlikely to help apparel firms

Two new textile trade bills currently making their way through the US legislature claim to promote economic and political stability…

US: House passes Pakistan aid bill

The House of Representatives yesterday (June 11) passed a bill that would grant duty-free access for certain apparel and textile…

US: Apparel groups call for changes to Pakistan aid bill

Trade groups representing apparel retailers and importers are urging members of Congress to revamp pending legislation being debated today (11…

US: Bill offers duty-free apparel imports to poor nations

Two US senators have introduced legislation to provide trade relief for apparel and textiles imported into the US from 14…

US: Clothing imports to benefit from Pakistan-Afghan scheme?

A new initiative by President Barack Obama proposes to set up reconstruction opportunity zones on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border to produce…