US bipartisan FIGHTING for America Act aims to close de minimis loophole
The Fighting Illicit Goods, Helping Trustworthy Importers, and Netting Gains (FIGHTING) for America Act would tighten the rules for de…
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Brown backs textile sector call to plug US de minimis loophole
Brown joined manufacturers, retailers, law enforcement, and workers at MMI Textiles in Brooklyn, Ohio to push for the Biden administration…
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South Africa de minimis loophole closure ‘levels’ retail playing field
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has committed to taxing all clothing imports with an import duty of 45% plus VAT from next month,…
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US textile sector asks apparel negotiator to tackle unfair trade policy
USTR apparel negotiator White made her inaugural trip to a major hub of American textile production facilities and visited six…
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US Senator urges probe into Shein, Temu ‘slave labour’
Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL), whose Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) became law in 2021, sent a letter to DHS…
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NCTO backs ‘disastrous’ de minimis bill closure, urges comprehensive solution
NCTO president and CEO Kim Glas commended chairman Jason Smith and Rep. Greg Murphy of the Ways and Means Committee…
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Biden versus Trump II: What will the US 2024 election mean for apparel?
Donald Trump and Joe Biden have secured their parties' presidential nominations for November's presidential election so what would a win…
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Week in review: US’ fresh push to move apparel sourcing from east to west
As all eyes turn to the upcoming US election and its presidential candidates, some US senators have suggested a new…
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US coalition formed to address de minimis import loophole
The coalition of labour unions, business associations, and stakeholders, including the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), Alliance for American…
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US senators say de minimis loophole is causing economic ‘sabotage’
Senators Brown and Scott explained that based on "de minimis" rule, packages under $800 in valuation are exempted from US…
