US trade agenda back on track

Key pieces of US trade agenda signed into law

Two important trade measures have been signed into law by President Barack Obama, in a move applauded by US apparel,…

UPDATE: AGOA and Haiti trade renewal to be signed into law

A package of measures that includes renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and extension of the Haiti…

US trade agenda back on track

President Obama’s trade agenda took a major step forward yesterday (24 June) after the US Senate passed fast-track legislation -…

US apparel groups welcome port data bill

Apparel and retail associations have put their support behind the new Port Transparency Act (S. 1298) that they say will…

Change in tactics advances US trade legislation

An unexpected move by US lawmakers has led to renewed hope that legislation to grant President Barack Obama fast-track authority…

UPDATE: House votes leave US trade bills in limbo

Legislation to grant President Barack Obama fast-track authority on trade – and seen as key to finalising an agreement on…

AGOA renewal offers great opportunities for Africa

Should the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) be renewed for ten years as expected, there would be unprecedented opportunities…

AGOA and Haiti trade extensions win House approval

A package of measures to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) for ten years and extend the Haiti…