By Richard Woodard

Meanwhile, the US Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) has welcomed bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation -- the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities & Accountability Act of 2015 -- and called for its swift passage.

USFIA president Julia Hughes said the legislation was "essential for the conclusion of high-standard, 21st century trade agreements," such as TTIP.

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