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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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CBP Releases Guidance on AGOA and Haiti Reauthorization
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CBP Releases Guidance on AGOA and Haiti Reauthorization

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06 February 2026
AGOA, CBP, Haiti
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released guidance that details the reauthorization of the...

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Trump Lifts Extra 25% Tariff on India for Russian Oil Purchases and Announces Trade Deal
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Trump Lifts Extra 25% Tariff on India for Russian Oil Purchases and Announces Trade Deal

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06 February 2026
Tariffs
This afternoon the White House posted an Executive Order to immediately remove the 25% additional...

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USTR Announces US-Argentina Reciprocal Trade Agreement
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USTR Announces US-Argentina Reciprocal Trade Agreement

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06 February 2026
Tariffs, USTR
Yesterday U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer signed the U.S.-Argentina Agreement on...

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Senate Finance Committee Schedules Hearing on USMCA
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Senate Finance Committee Schedules Hearing on USMCA

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06 February 2026
Congress, USMCA
The Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing titled, “The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement:...

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Grassley Praises USMCA
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Grassley Praises USMCA

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06 February 2026
Congress, USMCA
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) praised the USMCA’s impact in its first six years during floor...

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CPSC Publishes Guidance and HTS List for eFiling Compliance
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CPSC Publishes Guidance and HTS List for eFiling Compliance

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06 February 2026
CPSC
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has published a document containing guidance and a list of...

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EEOC Files Subpoena Against Nike
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EEOC Files Subpoena Against Nike

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06 February 2026
labor
In a sign that the Trump Administration continues to target companies with diversity, equity, and...

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CBP Sets AGOA & Haiti Opening Date & Publishes Quotas
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CBP Sets AGOA & Haiti Opening Date & Publishes Quotas

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05 February 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has published a new quota bulletin (CSMS #67630220) for AGOA...

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Levi’s Launches Super Bowl Pop-up
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Levi’s Launches Super Bowl Pop-up

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05 February 2026
USFIA member Levi’s is launching an immersive pop-up experience beginning today that celebrates...

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Trump Lauds US Relationship with China
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Trump Lauds US Relationship with China

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04 February 2026
Tariffs, China
President Trump spoke with President Xi on the phone today, proclaiming afterward on social media...

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Greer Issues Statement on AGOA Reauthorization
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Greer Issues Statement on AGOA Reauthorization

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04 February 2026
AGOA, USTR
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer released a statement regarding the retroactive...

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US Announces Cooperation on Critical Minerals
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US Announces Cooperation on Critical Minerals

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04 February 2026
USTR, State Dept
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted a Critical Minerals Ministerial today in Washington, DC,...

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Wyden and Van Hollen Question Trump’s Tariff Policies
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Wyden and Van Hollen Question Trump’s Tariff Policies

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04 February 2026
Tariffs, Congress
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee...

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PPI Trade Fact Tracks Negative Views of Trump’s Tariffs
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PPI Trade Fact Tracks Negative Views of Trump’s Tariffs

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04 February 2026
Tariffs, Reports&Analysis
Ed Gresser, Vice President and Director for Trade and Global Markets for PPI, has published a...

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Analysis of Shein’s US Market Share in 2025
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Analysis of Shein’s US Market Share in 2025

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04 February 2026
Reports&Analysis
Dr. Sheng Lu, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Fashion and Apparel...

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Off the Cuff Member Newsletter for January 2026
Off the Cuff Newsletter

Off the Cuff Member Newsletter for January 2026

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04 February 2026
Welcome to Off the Cuff, USFIA's member newsletter that highlights innovation and creativity from...

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