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AAFA Urges Congress to Renew AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP Trade Programs Before 2025 Expiration
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is pressing Congress to take immediate action to renew two critical trade preference programs—the African Growth and...
Lost Opportunities for Iran’s Textile Industry in Syria – Without Bashar al-Assad !
After years of war and stagnation, the Syrian market is entering a new phase of reconstruction and revival. The Minister of Economy of Syria’s...
AfCFTA Pushes to Finalize Rules of Origin by October 2025, But Textiles and Autos Stall
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is pushing toward its ambitious goal of 97% tariff liberalization by October 2025. However, critical negotiations remain...
Iran Plans a Sustainable Hub for Its Textile and Apparel Industry
The province of Yazd in central Iran, known for its centuries-old textile traditions, is preparing to take a new step in the development of...
US Tariffs Spark Crisis in Lesotho’s Garment Industry
Lesotho’s manufacturing sector has long been viewed as one of the country’s most promising economic drivers, with textiles and apparel standing at the forefront....
Texhibition Istanbul 2025 to Spotlight Sustainability and Innovation in Textiles
The upcoming edition of Texhibition Istanbul, organised by ITKIB Fairs for the Istanbul Textile Exporters' Association (İTHİB), will take place from 10–12 September 2025...
Türkiye’s Textile Power Showcased at Istanbul Fashion Connection
Türkiye once again demonstrated its global strength in textiles and fashion during the eighth edition of Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO), organized by the Istanbul...
WIFT Driving Change in African Fashion-Tech
The Association of Women in Fashion-Tech (WIFT) is reshaping Africa’s garment and textile sector by addressing its most pressing challenges—ranging from cheap imports and...
Saudi Arabia Cushion and Pillow Market Poised for Strong Growth Under Vision 2030
The cushion and pillow market in Saudi Arabia is set for robust expansion, with the latest report by IMARC Group projecting a compound annual...
Africa’s $100 Billion Trade Finance Gap Threatens Growth
Africa’s economic ambitions are being held back by a chronic shortage of trade finance, with banks rejecting an estimated $100 billion in legitimate trade...
