Under the influence of multiple factors such as trade frictions, rising labour costs and environmental pressures, clothing brands were trying to move their supply chains out of China in order to reduce their dependence on Chinese factories. “But as the macro environment continues to weaken and
National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) urged the US government to take immediate and aggressive action to step up enforcement against import of Chinese apparels made from forced labour. NCTO also urged action against Chinese made counterfeit garments which are devastating the vital US manufacturing base. This was the message conveyed by NCTO CEO Kim […]