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Day: June 15, 2017

US Textile and Apparel Industry Associations Comment on NAFTA Renegotiation

This week, several leading U.S. textile and apparel industry associations submitted their comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) regarding the renegotiation objectives of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Below is a summary of these organizations’ viewpoints based on their submissions:

NAFTA renegotiation

Appendix: Submitted written comments

  • US Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)
  • American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA)
  • National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)
  • Association of the Non-woven Fabrics Industry (INDA)

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Unknown's avatarAuthor Sheng LuPosted on June 15, 2017August 8, 2017Categories International Trade, Textile industry, Trade policy, USATags apparel, NAFTA, rules of origin, Textile industry, trade policy2 Comments on US Textile and Apparel Industry Associations Comment on NAFTA Renegotiation

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