By Kristi Ellis with contributions from John Zarcostas and Bambina Wise
Julia Hughes, president of the U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel, said she expects Myanmar to become a “major player” in 10 years and “move into the top 15” list of apparel suppliers to the U.S. Vietnam, Bangladesh and Indonesia will be strong contenders as second-tier suppliers [after China] going forward, she added.