textiles | garments


Textile companies look to tap into prospects offered by FTAs
Free trade agreements offer the Indian textile industry a significant opportunity to expand its share in the EU, UK, and other markets, as they boost competitiveness.
PACER-plus fear
On a micro level, joining PACER -Plus could do more damage to Fiji than good, says textile merchant.
Lesotho textile workers protest US tariffs amid massive job losses and AGOA uncertainty
Hundreds of textile workers took to the streets of Maseru’s city centre on Friday, demanding urgent relief from crippling US tariffs that have triggered widespread layoffs in Lesotho’s vital garment industry.
Kenya seeks Turkish apparel investment as AGOA in limbo
With the future of the US African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in limbo, Kenya is seeking to diversify its export markets by attracting Turkish textile and garment manufacturers.
Morocco to review Turkey trade deal over expanding deficit, sources say
Morocco is planning to review its trade agreement with Turkey and push for more Turkish investment to offset an expanding trade deficit driven largely by Turkish fabric imports.
Kenyans worry a US duty-free trade deal might end and expose them to Trump’s tariffs
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — It’s crunch time for the maker of Levi’s and Wrangler jeans in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. Hundreds of sewing machines whir in a crowded, air-conditioned factory. On another floor, workers pack clothes destined for the U.S. market.
Uzbekistan wins $700 million arbitration case against Turkish textile company
All claims made by Türkiye’s Bursel were dismissed. Moreover, the claimants were ordered to reimburse Uzbekistan for its arbitration expenses.
Kwara garment to leverage African free trade agreement
Kwara Garment Factory in Nigeria plans are underway to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, and explore export opportunities across Africa.
The garment dilemma in Indonesia-Bangladesh trade talks
Jakarta is committed to promoting free trade through PTA, but it is also keen to protect some domestic industries, such as garment manufacturing, from low-cost import competition due to their importance to the economy.
India needs to actively pursue FTAs to push apparel exports, suggests RBI
India needs to actively pursue free-trade agreements (FTAs) with major export destinations like the EU and the US to push apparel shipments amid increasing competition from Bangladesh and Cambodia.