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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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March 7, 2025 - Trump Tariffs Take Constant Turns : This week President Trump imposed, then partially delayed, tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, later suggesting that the tariffs could “go up over time.” ... > read more
March 7, 2025 - Trump Touts Tariffs During Congressional Address : President Trump delivered his address to the joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, in a lengthy speech that included multiple mentions and highlights of his tariff policies. Trump’s speech made... > read more
March 7, 2025 - China Select Committee Requests Section 301 Investigation Targeting Apparel Imports : House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer requesting an ... > read more
March 7, 2025 - Trump Administration Releases 2025 Trade Policy Agenda and 2024 Annual Report : The Report includes a lengthy section on Textiles and Apparel Trade, which includes the initiatives “focused on identifying and promoting the interests of U.S. textile workers, businesses, brands and retailers, and consumers.”... > read more
February 27, 2025 - Trump Plans to Move Forward with Tariffs : President Trump has spoken several times this week about his plans for tariffs, repeatedly telling reporters that he will move ahead with tariffs on Canada, Mexico, the EU, and China. ... > read more
