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Is There a Structural Excess Capacity Problem for the Textiles and Apparel...
Background In March 2026, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) initiated a new Section 301 investigation on Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors. USTR...
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FASH455 Reading Discussion: Can Tariffs Revive “Made in the USA” Textiles and...
Background Reading Read the following article before completing the discussion: Kate Nishimura (May 4, 2026). It Will Take More Than Tariffs to Bring Back US Textile Manufacturing, Industry Insiders...
View ArticleKnow about the First Sale Rule in Apparel Sourcing
Related background First Sale rule legally allows importers, such as U.S. fashion brands and retailers, to “use the price paid in the ‘first or earlier sale’ as the basis for the customs value of the...
View ArticleTrade at the Border: Customs, Enforcement, and Emerging Challenges (WITA...
Panelists: Joshua Aikens, Head of Government Affairs, Zonos Blake Harden, Managing Director, Washington Council Ernst & Young; former Trade Counsel on the House Ways & Means Committee; and...
View ArticleFASH455 Video Discussion: What ‘Made In America’ Jeans Actually Look Like...
#1: Why did denim production shift from the United States to Asia? Was lower labor cost the primary driver, or were other structural factors equally or more important? Explain your reasoning. #2: The...
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2026 USFIA Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study Released
The full report is HERE. Watch the USFIA webinar recording highlighting the study’s key findings Key findings: In 2026, U.S. fashion companies continued to operate in a highly uncertain business...
View ArticleFASH455 Exclusive Interview with John Sedivy, Vice President, Mount Vernon Mills
About the interview The state of U.S. domestic textile and apparel manufacturing is gaining new momentum. On one hand, higher tariffs appear to be creating growing opportunities for bringing textile...
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What Do We Know about Shein’s Sourcing and Supply Chain Strategies from Its...
According to Reuters, Shein has received the necessary approvals to proceed with its Hong Kong IPO, which could take place as early as this fall. As part of the IPO process, Shein has disclosed...
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What Tariff Hikes Mean for U.S. Fashion Companies’ Apparel Sourcing and...
About the study The unprecedented tariff hikes and policy uncertainty since President Trump’s second term began in early 2025 have directly and significantly affected U.S. fashion companies’ financial...
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Upcoming Webinar: Evolving U.S. Apparel Import and Sourcing Trends: What...
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Time: 9:00am—10:00am EST/15:00—16:00pm CET Host: International Trade Centre (co-run by the World Trade Organization and the United Nations) and US Fashion Industry...
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