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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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Progress in U.S.-China Trade Talks

Information: 20 September 2019

While there are no big breakthroughs in the negotiations, the reports from this week’s U.S.-China...

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USFIA Files Comments on China 301 Tariffs

Information: 20 September 2019

Yesterday, USFIA submitted comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in response to...

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Kaplan Resigns at Commerce Department

Information: 20 September 2019

On Thursday, the Under Secretary of Commerce for international trade, Gil Kaplan, resigned. Kaplan...

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USTR Approves Some Product Exclusions and Updates Process

Information: 19 September 2019

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has issued new product exclusions for Lists 1 –...

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Retailers Reluctant to Raise Prices

Information: 19 September 2019

As USFIA members know, the 301 tariffs have a direct impact on fashion brands and retailers and...

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New AGOA Quantitative Limits

Information: 19 September 2019

Today, the Federal Register released higher quantitative limits for the amount of duty-free and...

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Cautious Optimism in U.S.-China Negotiations

Information: 18 September 2019

With U.S.-China negotiations continuing this week in Washington, DC, White House Economic Advisor...

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Bipartisan Support for Reinstating India’s GSP Eligibility

Information: 18 September 2019

In advance of a meeting scheduled between President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,...

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