By Paul Cochrane

...In the US, companies have been taking a fresh look at sourcing in the Western Hemisphere to speed supplies and also take advantage of the duty-free agreements in the region...

This allows companies to manage their supply chains more quickly, says Julia Hughes, president of the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA). "You may need to change the colour very quickly to reflect what's selling fastest...You're saving a lot on duty; you're able to get these products in stores very quickly; and you're able to react very quickly."

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