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US Cuts Bangladesh Tariffs To 19%, Offers Duty-Free Access For Select Garments

Textile Insights February 10, 2026

Bangladesh has secured a reduction in US tariffs on its exports to 19 percent under a new bilateral trade agreement, down from levels of up to 37 percent initially proposed last April. The deal also creates a pathway for selected Bangladeshi garments made with US-produced materials to enter the

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Australian Apparel Trade Stabilises After Mid-Year Dip

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

Australia’s textile and apparel sector has shown resilience in recent months, with trade flows stabilising despite a marginal decline in apparel imports between July and October 2025. The recovery in October, ahead of the summer festive shopping season, indicates renewed activity across the retail and manufacturing supply chain. Apparel imports, which softened in the early

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FITA, ABIT, AICP & EURATEX Back Mercosur–EU Integration Efforts

Textile Insights February 9, 2026

Leading textile and apparel industry associations from South America and Europe have reiterated their support for the Mercosur–European Union Partnership Agreement, describing it as vital for strengthening competitiveness and deepening economic integration across both regions. The Argentine Textile Industry Federation (FITA), the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry

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India–EU FTA Seen As Major Export Opportunity For Tiruppur Apparel Hub

Textile Insights February 1, 2026

The recently concluded India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is being viewed as a significant boost for Tiruppur’s apparel and textile export industry, with exporters expecting a sharp rise in shipments to the European market once the pact comes into force. The landmark agreement is set to provide zero-duty access for Indian textiles and apparel […]

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Thailand’s Trade Deficit With China Hits Record High

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

Thailand’s trade deficit with China widened to a historic high in the first four months of 2025, driven by a sharp surge in imports as businesses rushed to secure raw materials and components amid global trade uncertainty and potential changes to U.S. tariff policy. According to the Ministry of Commerce’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office […]

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India, EU Close To Signing FTA

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) is being hailed as the ‘mother of all deals,’ with negotiations in their final stages and an official announcement expected by 27 January, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on January 16. Calling it a ‘super deal,’ Goyal said the […]

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Uzbekistan Targets US$ 2 Bn In New Investment To Accelerate Textile Industry Growth

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

Uzbekistan has set ambitious targets for its textile industry, aiming to attract more than US$ 2 billion in foreign investment to modernize production, expand exports and strengthen its competitiveness in global markets. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the sector’s performance in 2025 and outlined priorities for 2026 during a high-level presentation, according to The

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Turkey Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties On Acrylic Fibre Imports From China

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

Turkey has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of acrylic and modacrylic fibre from China, following an affirmative final ruling by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, aimed at protecting its domestic synthetic fibre industry. According to announcement issued on December 17, 2025, the ministry concluded that Chinese-origin acrylic and modacrylic fibre imports were being

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Vietnam Textile And Apparel Exports To Go Up To US$ 46 Bn In 2025

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

Vietnam’s textile and apparel industry is expected to maintain strong growth momentum in 2025, with exports forecast to reach US$ 46 billion, up 5.6 per cent year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS). The projection would generate a trade surplus of nearly US$ 21 billion, reinforcing Vietnam’s position as the world’s third-largest […]

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India–New Zealand FTA Opens Zero-Duty Window For Indian Textiles And Apparel

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

The newly concluded India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to deliver a major boost to India’s textile and apparel exports, offering 100 percent duty-free access to the New Zealand market and strengthening India’s position in the Oceania region’s apparel and home textile supply chains. Under the agreement, New Zealand will eliminate tariffs on […]