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U.S. Dept. of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security Studying U.S. Textile Sector

The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is undertaking a comprehensive study on the health, competiveness, and the contribution of the U.S. textile, apparel, and footwear industry to the U.S. economy.  Among the topics included are: Current issues and challenges, and what can be done to support the industry. Effectiveness of the […]

U.S. Textile Manufacturers Endorse Trans-Pacific Partnership

January 21, 2016 Contact: Eliza Levy 202-822-8028 elevy@ncto.org U.S. Textile Manufacturers Endorse Trans-Pacific Partnership WASHINGTON, D.C. – On January 20, 2016, the National Council of Textile Organizations voted to formally support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement. The decision to support TPP came after an exhaustive analysis determined that NCTO’s principle objectives were met as […]

NCTO Statement on Release of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Text

Today’s release of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) text allows NCTO to begin an exhaustive review of the details of the agreement. NCTO will immediately initiate a thorough analysis of the text to determine its impact on our members, the U.S. textile industry as a whole, and our Western Hemisphere trading partners.