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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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Update on the WRO on Imports of Cotton and Cotton Products from the XUAR Region
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Update on the WRO on Imports of Cotton and Cotton Products from the XUAR Region

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13 January 2021
Following today’s announcement from the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and...

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Biden Signs Made in America Executive Order
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Biden Signs Made in America Executive Order

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25 January 2021
Today President Biden signed an Executive Order that strengthens the federal government...

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U.S. and UK Conclude Supply Chain Security Arrangement
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U.S. and UK Conclude Supply Chain Security Arrangement

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22 January 2021
The U.S. and United Kingdom have concluded a new arrangement to formally recognize one another’s...

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CRS Reports on Economic Issues in China’s “One Belt, One Road Initiative”
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CRS Reports on Economic Issues in China’s “One Belt, One Road Initiative”

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22 January 2021
The Congressional Research Service has published a report entitled, China’s “One Belt, One Road”...

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Bolsonaro Congratulates Biden and Requests FTA Talks
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Bolsonaro Congratulates Biden and Requests FTA Talks

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22 January 2021
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sent President Biden a congratulatory letter that included a...

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Biden Signs Executive Order on Sustainable Supply Chains
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Biden Signs Executive Order on Sustainable Supply Chains

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22 January 2021
In one of his first steps after taking office, President Biden signed the “Executive Order on a...

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Biden Administration Begins with Focus on China
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Biden Administration Begins with Focus on China

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22 January 2021
January 20th was the day to celebrate American democracy and the Inauguration of a new President.  Congratulations to...

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USTR Releases Findings in Vietnam Section 301 Currency Investigation
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USTR Releases Findings in Vietnam Section 301 Currency Investigation

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15 January 2021
Today the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative published its report in the Section 301...

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CBP Publishes Addendum to USMCA Implementing Instructions
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CBP Publishes Addendum to USMCA Implementing Instructions

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15 January 2021
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has published the USMCA Implementing Instructions Addendum on...

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USTR Releases Annual Reports on WTO Compliance of China and Russia
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USTR Releases Annual Reports on WTO Compliance of China and Russia

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15 January 2021
Today, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released a pair of required reports on the WTO...

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Congressional-Executive Commission on China Releases 2020 Annual Report
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Congressional-Executive Commission on China Releases 2020 Annual Report

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15 January 2021
Today, the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) released their 2020 Annual Report on...

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DHS Releases Strategic Action Plan to Counter China
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DHS Releases Strategic Action Plan to Counter China

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14 January 2021
The Department of Homeland Security released a Strategic Action Plan to Counter the Threat Posed...

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USTR Releases 2020 Notorious Markets Report
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USTR Releases 2020 Notorious Markets Report

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14 January 2021
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative also released its annual Review of Notorious Markets...

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USTR Releases Findings and Updates in DST Investigations
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USTR Releases Findings and Updates in DST Investigations

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14 January 2021
Today the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative concluded its investigations into the Digital...

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USTR to Release Single Report and Defer Action in Vietnam Section 301 Investigations
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USTR to Release Single Report and Defer Action in Vietnam Section 301 Investigations

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14 January 2021
This afternoon, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is expected to publish a single report...

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Tai Shares Biden Administration’s Vision for Future Trade Policy
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Tai Shares Biden Administration’s Vision for Future Trade Policy

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12 January 2021
Katherine Tai, President-Elect Joe Biden’s nominee for U.S. Trade Representative, was the keynote...

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