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US Apparel Imports under AGOA Dramatically Fell in May (Statistical Report)
31 July 2009 - US apparel imports from sub-Saharan Africa began dramatically declining in May. Whatever the duty-free access offered by the United States, competition is surging from China while the economic recession is further depressing orders. African prices did not significantly decline this year, in addition.
The US and South Africa launch free trade negotiations
15 January 2003 - The United States, South Africa and four other Southern African states officially launched free trade negotiations this week. New rules of origin will have a decisive impact on textile and clothing investments in the region.
The US and South Africa launch free trade negotiations
15 January 2003 - The United States, South Africa and four other Southern African states officially launched free trade negotiations this week. New rules of origin will have a decisive impact on textile and clothing investments in the region.
US House approves duty-free entry of Andean apparel
19 November 2001 - The US House of Representatives last Friday approved a bill allowing duty-free and quota-free entry of apparel from Andean countries. The bill also raises caps on duty-free apparel imports from Central American and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Washington offers preferential treatment to Botswana, Swaziland, Malawi and Ethiopia
31 August 2001 - The US administration officially announced today it will allow duty-free imports of apparel from Botswana. According to the office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), Botswana implemented an effective visa system allowing to limit illegal transshipments of products from other countries, a condition for benefiting from preferential treatment granted by the new US law, the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
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