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What the proposed 50 percent tariff means for the Canadian garment & textile industry

The North American textile and garment ecosystem is reeling following Washington's announcement to invoke Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, slapping a maximum 50 percent ad valorem (according to value) duty on a vast array of Canadian imports effective 19th August 2026. While initial political headlines focused heavily on disputes involving...

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Apparel and footwear industry condemns latest tariff escalation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 5, 2019 – The American Apparel & Footwear Association strongly condemns the announcement that the Trump administration plans to increase tariffs on U.S. imports from China, as referenced by the President via Twitter earlier today. “We strongly oppose the President’s announcement that he will continue to penalize American...