By Kristi Ellis
“A large part of the bill focuses on increased capacity building opportunities and I think that is really important,” said Julia Hughes, president at the U.S. Fashion Industry Association. “We think it’s also really important to enhance policies to encourage more technical assistance, especially for more training for businesses in eligible countries on how to do business with American companies.”
Hughes said one reason the AGOA trade program and benefits appear to be underutilized is because many standards and requirements are in place that can be difficult to navigate.
