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Since 1986, International Development Systems has provided clients with up-to-the-minute data and analysis. Our input helps clients to make informed sourcing decisions. Starting with the U.S. textile quota program, and evolving through the development and implementation of Free Trade Agreements and trade preference programs, our experts have guided sourcing professionals through the complicated world of trade policy for twenty-five years.
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January 31, 2025 - Trump Continues to Threaten Tariffs on Trading Partners : While the 11-day-old Trump Administration has not yet levied new or increased tariffs on U.S. trade partners, the threats have continued and we expect to see new tariffs tomorrow on Canada and Mexico at 25% and on China at 10%. ... > read more
January 31, 2025 - OECD Publishes Alignment Assessment of Fair Wear Foundation : The OECD has published a report on the alignment assessment of the Fair Wear Foundation against the recommendations established in the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment & Footwear Sector... > read more
January 31, 2025 - EU Organizations Publish Due Diligence Implementation Handbook : A group of four organizations have published a handbook that provides existing tools and a gap assessment for implementation of the EU’s Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD) for the textile and apparel industry... > read more
January 24, 2025 - Trump Releases America First Trade Policy; Refrains from Imposing New Tariffs Day One : On day one of his second term, President Trump signed dozens of Executive Orders, but none that immediately imposed new tariffs. He did release his America First Trade Policy, which details how his administration will move forward with current trade agreements, trade laws, and enforcement... > read more
January 24, 2025 - Trump Threatens Russia with Tariffs and Sanctions Over Ukraine War : President Trump threatened Russia over the Ukraine war in remarks on Truth Social on January 22, 2025. The Biden Administration previously increased tariffs and imposed sanctions on Russia, so the actions proposed by Trump would be additional... > read more
