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The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) provides members with news and exclusive intelligence from Washington, D.C. and around the world. We cover trade policy, customs, supply chains, sourcing, labor and social compliance, sustainability, politics, and more.

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Most Chapter 98 Entries Exempt from IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs
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Most Chapter 98 Entries Exempt from IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs

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22 April 2025
Tariffs
Thanks to USFIA 2025 Customs Broker Partner GEODIS, we can confirm that CBP interprets the...

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DOJ Files Complaint Against Barco Uniforms for Underpaid Customs Duties
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DOJ Files Complaint Against Barco Uniforms for Underpaid Customs Duties

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23 April 2025
DOJ
The Department of Justice filed a complaint against Barco Uniforms Inc. (Barco), Kenny Chan, David...

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Bogden Leaves CBP Office of Trade
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Bogden Leaves CBP Office of Trade

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23 April 2025
CBP
Politico reports that George Bogden, Executive Director for the Office of Trade Relations at U.S...

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Trump Says China Tariffs Will Come Down Substantially
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Trump Says China Tariffs Will Come Down Substantially

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23 April 2025
Tariffs
After swearing in Paul Atkins as SEC Chairman in the Oval Office yesterday, President Trump...

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Finding ORE Act Introduced in the House
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Finding ORE Act Introduced in the House

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22 April 2025
Congress
Representatives Kathy Castor (D-FL) and Rob Wittman (R-VA) introduced the Finding Opportunities...

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Congressional Democrats Raise Concerns Over Corruption in Tariff Policy
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Congressional Democrats Raise Concerns Over Corruption in Tariff Policy

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22 April 2025
Tariffs, Congress
Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs...

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Markey Releases Report on Trump Tariffs Impact on Small Businesses
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Markey Releases Report on Trump Tariffs Impact on Small Businesses

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22 April 2025
Congress
Ranking Member Ed Markey (D-MA) of the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship...

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USFIA Files Comments in Favor of Digital Labeling Petition
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USFIA Files Comments in Favor of Digital Labeling Petition

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22 April 2025
Advocacy, FTC
Last week, USFIA filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in support of AAFA’s...

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Shipping and Port Groups Push Back on Section 301 Shipbuilding Actions
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Shipping and Port Groups Push Back on Section 301 Shipbuilding Actions

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22 April 2025
USTR
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and World Shipping...

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Federal Register Notice Available for Section 301 Shipbuilding Actions
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Federal Register Notice Available for Section 301 Shipbuilding Actions

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22 April 2025
USTR
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is publishing the Section 301 shipbuilding decisions...

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CITA Receives New CAFTA Short Supply Petition for 100% MMF High Pile Fleece Fabric
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CITA Receives New CAFTA Short Supply Petition for 100% MMF High Pile Fleece Fabric

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22 April 2025
Commerce
The Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) received a new CAFTA-DR...

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Vance and Modi Welcome Progress on U.S.-India Trade Deal
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Vance and Modi Welcome Progress on U.S.-India Trade Deal

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22 April 2025
Vice President Vance is in India this week. On his first day, he met with Indian Prime Minister...

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More Information on Trump’s Goals with Tariff Negotiations
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More Information on Trump’s Goals with Tariff Negotiations

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22 April 2025
Tariffs
President Trump shared more information about his negotiating goals in two social media messages...

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An End to the Trade War with China?
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An End to the Trade War with China?

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22 April 2025
Tariffs
During a speech at an event hosted by JPMorgan Chase today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said...

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PPI Trade Fact of the Week: Trump tariffs more likely to shrink than enlarge U.S. manufacturing industry
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PPI Trade Fact of the Week: Trump tariffs more likely to shrink than enlarge U.S. manufacturing industry

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18 April 2025
Tariffs, Reports&Analysis
Ed Gresser, PPI’s Vice President and Director for Trade and Global Markets, published his trade...

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Democrats Urge Administration to Protect Small Businesses from Tariff Chaos
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Democrats Urge Administration to Protect Small Businesses from Tariff Chaos

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18 April 2025
Tariffs, Congress
Ranking Member Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) of the House Committee on Small Business led 68 House...

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