Cambodia’s Apparel Exports to U.S. Slip Amid Tariff Turbulence
Cambodia shipped fewer apparel goods to the U.S. from January to July 2025 as American tariff shifts unsettled orders and squeezed margins. Exporters say frequent duty hikes and rollbacks disrupted…
Japan’s Clothing Imports Drop 4% to $2.13 Billion in July 2025
Japan's clothing imports fell 4% year-on-year to $2.13 billion in July 2025, signaling a slowdown in consumer spending amid ongoing global economic uncertainty. Data from the Japan Ministry of Finance…
EU–US Seal $1.35 Trillion Trade and Investment Deal
The United States and the European Union finalized a major trade framework that reshapes transatlantic economic relations. Under the agreement, the U.S. sets a 15% tariff on most EU imports,…
Australia’s 2025/26 Cotton Season Kicks Off in Central Highlands
The 2025/26 cotton season is officially underway in Australia, with the first plantings beginning in the Central Highlands. In a unique twist, some growers in the region are still finishing…
Declining Cotton Yields Threaten India’s Textile Competitiveness
India’s cotton sector is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with domestic production shrinking while consumption and imports climb, reversing the country’s long-standing role as a major exporter. Production, Consumption, Trade: A…
Brazil Strengthens Grip on Global Cotton Market with Record Exports, Sustainability Push
Brazil has consolidated its position as the world’s leading cotton exporter, combining record output with a strong sustainability narrative that is drawing increasing attention from global brands. According to Cotton…
Brazil Launches “Sovereign Brazil” Aid Plan to Counter U.S. Tariffs
Brazil has unveiled an ambitious economic relief package designed to shield local exporters from the impact of sweeping U.S. tariffs. On August 13, 2025, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva…
Customs Bond Automation Stalls in Bangladesh, Eight Years On
Eight years after Bangladesh launched an ambitious project to automate its customs bond system, aimed at streamlining raw material imports for exporters and curbing misuse, progress has been painfully slow.…
RMG sector needs diversification, energy security to reach $100 bln goal – AmCham
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry must diversify its product mix and address energy bottlenecks if it is to achieve $100 billion in exports by 2027–28, business leaders said at a…
Turkish Textile Exports Show Resilience, Apparel Faces Steeper Decline
Turkey’s textile and ready-to-wear industry, a cornerstone of its manufacturing base and a major source of jobs, is experiencing diverging fortunes in 2025. While exports of textiles and raw materials…