By Tara Donaldson
Following discussions at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in August, U.S. Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) president Julia K. Hughes said, “In our recent benchmarking study, fashion executives told us that they want to continue sourcing from the AGOA region, and even place more orders. But without duty-free treatment, sourcing apparel from the region is cost-prohibitive for many fashion brands and retailers, and since they plan their sourcing six to twelve months in advance, many are already considering leaving the region altogether.”
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