US-China trade war will create new fashion sourcing opportunities
The World Trade Organization's (WTO) 'Global Trade Outlook and Statistics' report explains the disruption in US-China trade is expected to…
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Bangladesh textile sector seeks duty-free access on US cotton garments
BTMA president Showkat Aziz Russell communicated this appeal through an official correspondence addressed to NCC president and CEO Gary Adams…
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Apparel is adopting new supply chain strategies to respond to tariffs
The Trump administration has revived tariffs as a core instrument of US trade policy, imposing sweeping new duties on imports…
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Indonesia pushes for tariff deal with US to protect key textiles exports
This initiative is part of Indonesia's strategy to prevent the imposition of increased tariffs on its exports to the US…
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NGO seeks better garment worker safety 12 years after Rana Plaza
The catastrophic building collapse in Bangladesh on 24 April 2013 claimed at least 1,138 lives, mostly garment workers employed in…
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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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Tariff uncertainty sparks surge in US fashion, footwear stockpiling
For the week concluding 23 March 2025, year-over-year foot traffic saw considerable increases in sectors such as clothing and shoes…
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Rana Plaza 12 years on: Impact of new US tariffs, weak anti-slavery laws
In 2024, the UK’s House of Lords Committee on Modern Slavery sought a public inquiry into the impact of the Modern…
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Trump’s hint of reduced China tariffs sparks hope for fashion sector
Trump made it clear the US tariffs against China, which currently sit at 145% for fashion, will not go down…
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How can fashion businesses operate responsibly amid Trump tariffs?
Few fashion brands and retailers will go unscathed as the impact of newly introduced tariffs by US President Trump are…
