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A study conducted by Dr. @shenglu27 of the Univ. of Delaware in conjunction with @usfashion revealed that Mexican apparel imports, on average, face a small tariff compared to their Central American counterparts. The study relays that this discrepancy in effective tariff rates represents an immense economic opportunity for Mexico, while cautioning that infrastructure in Mexico is still developing.

🇲🇽 Do you think Mexico is a winner? Let us know in the comments 👇

Read the full report here: https://t.co/qUhQEZZpT7

#ProAmericas #AmericasTextiles #WesternHemisphere #ILoveThisIndustry #Fibers #Yarns #Fabrics #SewnProducts #Apparel #Fashion #Knitting #Weaving #Sustainability #ApparelIQ #SupplyChain #Reshoring #Nearshoring #CAFTADR #USMCA #AAPN

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Welcome Holly Williams to the @AAPN Team!

We’re excited to announce that Holly Williams has officially joined the Americas Apparel Producers’ Network (AAPN)!

Holly has already jumped right in and begun contributing to our work. With her leadership, we’re looking forward to taking our events, marketing and operations to the next level.

Holly brings over 15 years of experience producing high-impact events and driving strategic growth across industries. She most recently served as Conference Management Director at the Advanced Textiles Association, where she led the successful revitalization of post-pandemic events and developed innovative programming tailored to the textile industry.

Her background spans global and consumer-facing events – including the 2010 PGA Championship, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh and the Nicolet Bank Tall Ships Festival – demonstrating a unique ability to blend creative vision with operational excellence. With deep expertise in marketing strategy, cross-functional leadership and delivering measurable business results, Holly is a dynamic addition to the AAPN team.

Originally from Ohio and a proud graduate of The Ohio State University, Holly now lives in Green Bay, Wis., with her husband James and their two sons, Fritz (12) and Creighton (10).

Please join us in giving Holly a warm welcome to the AAPN family! We are thrilled to have her onboard and excited about the value she will bring to our growing network!

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#TMIT Tariff authority “couched” in terms of a national security threat…on furniture? Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.

#232tariffs #furniture

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@worldemblem Constructing Factory in the Dominican Republic

https://t.co/0QTdZNfZGW

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Leadership Evolution at @CobmexApparel Reflects Long-Term Vision: Jon Edberg Named President and Chief Operating Officer

https://t.co/PEL3rIcWZ0

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@Allbirds accelerates reuse with Remix styles

Pioneering partnership with @blumakainsoles and Circ gives second life to manufacturing waste

Read: https://t.co/dh408CD5vU

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U.S. @RepTimMooreNC tours global thread maker and @AAPN member @AmericanEfird

MOUNT HOLLY, N.C. – Freshman U.S. Rep. Tim Moore (R-NC) on August 15 visited American & Efird (A&E), a leading textile manufacturer, to meet with company executives and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing North Carolina’s textile industry.

A&E, part of the Elevate Textiles group of companies, is a manufacturer and distributor of premium industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles for the apparel, automotive components, home furnishings, medical supplies, footwear and other industrial sectors. With a global footprint boasting dozens of manufacturing facilities and service centers, A&E’s products are manufactured in more than 22 countries, distributed in some 50, and sold in more than 100 nations worldwide. The company employs more than 10,000 people directly and in joint ventures.

The meeting, attended by A&E’s leadership team, focused on local job creation, global competition and the impact of federal policy on manufacturing. During the visit, Rep. Moore – whose district includes several major textile companies – toured A&E’s historic Dyeing & Finishing facility and heard from Elevate Textiles CEO Jeff Pritchett and other executives about the company’s 134-year legacy, recent investments in revitalizing local operations and ongoing workforce needs. A&E leaders emphasized their commitment to local manufacturing, sustainability and ethical business practices while also highlighting the need to hire at least 50 more people to meet growing demand.

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#TMIT UFLPA refocus as DHS releases updated report with new entities and new target enforcement sectors. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.

#uflpa #forcedlabor

Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. @STRTRADE

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News from @AAPN member Crowley:

Crowley's Fourth Avance Class Vessel, Torogoz, Begins Maiden Commercial Voyage

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Crowley's latest Avance Class ship, Torogoz, began its inaugural commercial service on Tuesday, departing from Port Everglades, Florida, to serve Central America. The vessel's commencement is a capstone on the company's initiation of the four-vessel, Avance Class containership fleet.

Read more: https://t.co/nfUQZd41RE

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News from @AAPN member Crowley:

Crowley's Fourth Avance Class Vessel, Torogoz, Begins Maiden Commercial Voyage

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Crowley's latest Avance Class ship, Torogoz, began its inaugural commercial service on Tuesday, departing from Port Everglades, Florida, to serve Central America. The vessel's commencement is a capstone on the company's initiation of the four-vessel, Avance Class containership fleet.

Read more: https://t.co/nfUQZd4zHc

#ProAmericas #AmericasTextiles #WesternHemisphere #ILoveThisIndustry #Fibers #Yarns #Fabrics #SewnProducts #Apparel #Fashion #Knitting #Weaving #Sustainability #ApparelIQ #SupplyChain #Reshoring #Nearshoring #CAFTADR #USMCA #AAPN #Shipping #Logistics #Transportation #CentralAmerica

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#TMIT Is the strength of US dollar a big contributor to the US deficits? Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.

#trade #deficit

Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. @STRTRADE

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@AAPN Executive Director Lynsey Jones will be attending the Guatemalan Apparel Sourcing Show this week – August 12-14 – will you?

She will be walking the floor on Tuesday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 13. Lynsey will also have the honor of sharing the stage with our longtime AAPN friend Carlos Arias on Wednesday, August 13 at the Discussion Forum: "Guatemala & U.S. Tariffs: Challenges and Opportunities for the Apparel and Textile Sector." They’ll be joined by a representative from Guatemala’s Ministry of Economy (to be announced), along with Natalie Hanson, an international trade expert. Together, they’ll help lead a discussion on the impact of new U.S. tariffs, strategic opportunities for Guatemala, and how buyers are navigating recent trade policy changes.

If you’re attending the Apparel Show, be sure to connect with Lynsey!

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#TMIT A new Exec Order using International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) imposes additional 25% tariff on imported Indian goods b/c of continued import of Russian oil.

#india #russia #tariffs

Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. @STRTRADE

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#TMIT Several new tariff rates effective August 1 announced yet still no official modifications to country-specific rates from April, to kick in on that date. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.

#tariffs

Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg PA @STRTRADE

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@AAPN member CGS announces corporate restructuring, forming four independent companies

https://t.co/0aHZsJ2BBn

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#TMIT Reciprocal tariffs for all countries remain at 10% until August 1; copper may get a 50% tariff. Listen for more on Two Minutes In Trade.

#reciprocal #tariffs #copper

Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. @STRTRADE

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Luccini, customer of @AAPN member @ContemporaFab Fabrics and attendee of this year’s Carolina Mill Tour, featured in @eTexComms article, “Former MLB player finds fit in youth sportswear with Luccini.

Read: https://t.co/n2vvwIcue0

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@eTexComms Q&A with Paul Magel, president of @AAPN member CGS (@BlueCherryCGS) :
How fashion brands can navigate tariff turbulence, build resilient supply chains

https://t.co/6lZpg9HHbB

#SewnProducts #Apparel #Fashion #ApparelIQ #SupplyChain #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Tariffs

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@AAPN pro:Americas Annual Conference:
Western Hemisphere apparel executives tackle tariffs, tech and trade

Read more: https://t.co/lWhrV2fnhL

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