By Kristi Ellis
Julia Hughes, president at the U.S. Fashion Industry Association, said: “I won’t claim that we’re optimistic — but it’s not dead. As the campaign plays out over August and as we get into full election season in the fall, we’ll have to see where the dialogue is going. There have been a number of press reports that continue to reiterate the fact it could be doable in a lame duck if there is political will. There is not today, but there could be after the election.”