Textile and apparel exports achieved slight growth in the first half
With the further recovery of external demand, textile and apparel exports increased in US dollars in the first half of the year, with cumulative exports reaching US$127.52 billion, an increase of 3.2%, of which…
Notice on soliciting opinions from enterprises on the U.S. Billion Dollar List
Relevant enterprises: On July 10, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced a list of proposals to impose a 10% tariff on $200 billion of Chinese products exported to the United Stat…
Ministry of Commerce: my country’s foreign trade performance in the first half
On July 17, the person in charge of the Foreign Trade Department of the Ministry of Commerce introduced the relevant situation of my country’s foreign trade operations in the first half of 2018. Since the begin…
India raises % import tariffs on textiles and clothing
According to foreign news, the Indian government has recently raised basic tariffs on a number of textiles and clothing, including fibers, carpets, knitwear, and certain specialty textile fibers and fabrics. Th…
Bangladeshi garment workers demand increase in minimum wage to Taka
According to the “Daily Star” report on July 18, Bangladesh’s garment workers yesterday opposed the proposal of worker representatives in the government committee to increase the minimum wage …
Summer clothing is hot-selling, Uniqlo’s parent company’s overseas sales exceed budget
Core tip: Overseas profit growth is outstanding. The operating profit of overseas Uniqlo business increased significantly by 65%, reaching 112.4 billion yen. Accounting for 46% of the overall profit, approachin…
This EU free trade agreement will eliminate almost all tariffs
European Council President Donald Tusk, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe signed the “Economic Partnership Agreement” (EPA) in the Japanese cap…
Vietnam’s textile industry must reduce dependence on imported raw materials
According to a report by the “Vietnam Economic Times” on July 19, the Vietnam Textile Association stated at the “Impact of CPTPP-EVFTA on Vietnam’s Textile Industry” seminar that V…
The United States makes a final affirmative ruling on industrial damage to Taiwan’s low-melting polyester staple fiber anti-dumping duties
On July 19, 2018, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to make a final affirmative ruling on anti-dumping industry damage to low-melting polyester staple fiber (Low Melt Polyester Staple Fiber)…
U.S. recalls children’s pajamas made in China
On July 12, 2018, the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) implemented a recall of Chinese-made children’s pajamas. The recalled products are two styles of Allura children’s pajamas. The first one is 10…