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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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Senate Begins Debate on Stimulus Package; Vote Scheduled Later Today
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Senate Begins Debate on Stimulus Package; Vote Scheduled Later Today

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25 March 2020
The Senate has started the debate on the economic stimulus package.  Called the "Coronavirus Aid,...

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Bangladesh Joins India with Nationwide Lockdown
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Bangladesh Joins India with Nationwide Lockdown

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25 March 2020
ICYMI: Bangladesh has announced a nationwide lockdown to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.  Earlier this...

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Congress and Administration Reach Agreement on Economic Stimulus Package
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Congress and Administration Reach Agreement on Economic Stimulus Package

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25 March 2020
While the full details are not yet available, there is good news that the Congress and the...

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ICYMI: Companies Step Up to Manufacture Masks
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ICYMI: Companies Step Up to Manufacture Masks

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25 March 2020
In response to the COVID-19 crisis and shortages of medical masks, Parkdale Mills is leading a...

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CBP Revokes Withhold Release Order on Rubber Gloves
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CBP Revokes Withhold Release Order on Rubber Gloves

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25 March 2020
On March 23, CBP revoked a withhold release order (WRO) on rubber gloves imported from WRP Asia...

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Factories in Asia Face Decreased Demand from the U.S. and Europe
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Factories in Asia Face Decreased Demand from the U.S. and Europe

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25 March 2020
USFIA members know that malls and retail stores across the United States, Europe and much of the...

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USTR Announces More Product Exclusions for China 301 List 3 
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USTR Announces More Product Exclusions for China 301 List 3 

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24 March 2020
Posted on the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) website is a new notice granting product...

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Impact of COVID-19 on CAFTA Countries 
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Impact of COVID-19 on CAFTA Countries 

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24 March 2020
While there has not been a lot of coverage in the press, COVID-19 is having an impact on the CAFTA...

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