US apparel trade group sounds alarm on new shipping tariffs plan
The move is a response to findings from a year-long Section 301 investigation into China's conduct within the maritime, logistics,…
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US fashion sector praises Trump’s tariff pause but calls for stability
On 9 April, US President Donald Trump declared a full 90-day suspension of the "reciprocal" tariffs, which came into effect…
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AAFA voices concerns over cancellation of US labour rights contracts
Steve Lamar, president and CEO of AAFA stated that the organisation's members, along with their 3.5 million workers in the…
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Trade groups warn USTR against proposed port fees on Chinese ships
Section 301 of the Trade Act empowers USTR to respond to foreign practices that unfairly burden or discriminate against US…
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US urged to continue support for garment worker rights overseas
In a letter addressed to US Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the organisations outline why the ILAB's efforts helps to…
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US Federal Trade Commission urged to make care labels digital
The proposed amendment concerns the existing Care Labelling of Textile Wearing Apparel & Certain Piece Goods Rule (commonly referred to…
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US fashion supply chain chaos looms as Trump plans reciprocal tariffs
Trump announced his policy around Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs yesterday (13 February) which see his trade advisers directed to come…
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AAFA warns USAID cuts will harm fashion workforce, alliances
AAFA president and CEO Steve Lamar is urging the US administration to collaborate with Congress and relevant stakeholders to ensure…
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How will geopolitics impact the global fashion supply chain in 2025?
2025 marks five years since the global pandemic sent shockwaves through the fashion supply chain and turned it on its…
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Tentative deal to avert US port shutdown is ‘relief’ for apparel
Both parties have consented to maintain operations under the existing contract while the ILA arranges for its complete Wage Scale…
