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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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USTR Provides Update on 301 Exclusion Process & FTZs
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USTR Provides Update on 301 Exclusion Process & FTZs

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15 January 2019
In a letter to U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer provided a...

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Update on the New Congress & Status of Government Funding
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Update on the New Congress & Status of Government Funding

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09 January 2019
The 116th Congress convened last Thursday, January 3. New Senators and every Member of the House of...

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Key Issues to Watch in 2019
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Key Issues to Watch in 2019

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04 January 2019
Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful holiday with your families and friends. We begin the year...

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Barnes & Thornburg Named One of Top 5 International Trade Practice Groups
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Barnes & Thornburg Named One of Top 5 International Trade Practice Groups

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17 January 2019
Barnes & Thornburg was named one of the top five international trade practice groups of the year by...

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New Legislation Would Give President Virtually Unrestricted Power Over Tariffs
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New Legislation Would Give President Virtually Unrestricted Power Over Tariffs

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17 January 2019
Today, U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy (R-WI) is expected to introduce the United States Reciprocal Trade Act,...

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USTR Releases Objectives for U.S.-EU Trade Negotiations
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USTR Releases Objectives for U.S.-EU Trade Negotiations

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15 January 2019
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released the objectives for the U.S.-European Uni...

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California Publishes List of Port Trucking Companies That May Expose Shippers to Wage Payment Liabilities
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California Publishes List of Port Trucking Companies That May Expose Shippers to Wage Payment Liabilities

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15 January 2019
As of January 1, 2019, according to a new California law, any customer of a port drayage carrier wil...

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Customs Overview for January 2019
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Customs Overview for January 2019

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03 January 2019
By John Pellegrini, USFIA Customs Counsel, McGuireWoods LLP In This Memo: The Shutdown Valuation Rul...

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