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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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October 18, 2024 - Yellen Highlights Trade in Speech on Biden Administration International Economic Policy : Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen gave remarks about the Biden-Harris Administration’s international economic policy to the Council on Foreign Relations on October 17, 2024. ... > read more
October 18, 2024 - WTO Predicts Gradual Recovery of Global Goods Trade : The World Trade Organization has released their October 2024 update of Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report projecting a 2.7% increase in 2024 for global goods trade. ... > read more
October 18, 2024 - NTU Finds Biden and Trump Trade Policies Increase Furniture and Clothing Prices : The Director of the National Taxpayers Union’s Free Trade Initiative, Brian Riley, authored a blog post titled, “Trump and Biden Trade Policies Increase Furniture and Clothing Prices”... > read more
October 18, 2024 - ILAB Releases FY2024 Q4 Evaluation Roundup : The Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs has released its Quarterly Evaluation Roundup for Q4 of 2024, which includes a summary of key findings on ILAB initiatives for improving worker’s rights around the globe... > read more
October 11, 2024 - U.S. Releases August 2024 General Import Data : Textile and apparel imports in the month of August 2024 were 9,717.6 million SME valued at $10,152.7 million... > read more
