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Since 1986, International Development Systems has provided clients with up-to-the-minute data and analysis. Our input helps clients to make informed sourcing decisions. Starting with the U.S. textile quota program, and evolving through the development and implementation of Free Trade Agreements and trade preference programs, our experts have guided sourcing professionals through the complicated world of trade policy for twenty-five years.
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March 21, 2025 - Rubio Says Tariffs Reset Trade Status Quo : Secretary of State Marco Rubio was on Face the Nation defending the Trump Administration’s tariff policies while claiming that they will help “reset the baseline” for trade negotiations... > read more
March 21, 2025 - Industry Submits Comments on Reciprocal Tariffs : USTR received a total of 768 submissions, including many from textile and apparel companies and associations, both those representing the domestic industry and those representing importers... > read more
March 21, 2025 - AAFA Petitions FTC for Digital Care Label : The American Apparel & Footwear Association submitted a petition to the Federal Trade Commission on March 19, 2025, requesting an amendment to the Code of Federal Regulations that would allow ... > read more
March 21, 2025 - Congressional Textile Caucus Relaunched : Representatives Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) and David Rouzer (R-NC) announced the relaunch of the Congressional Textile Caucus for the 119th Congress on March 3, 2025... > read more
March 14, 2025 - This week in Trump Tariffs: Canada and the EU Retaliate : Following President Trump’s imposition of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, the EU announced retaliatory tariffs against U.S. goods worth approximately $86 billion.... > read more
