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Government and Trade
China 2014 Cotton Imports Hit Five-Year Low
China imported 264,500 tonnes of cotton in December, down 57 percent from the same month a year ago.
— Jan 19, 2015
Swiss Firms Look to Cut Costs After Bank Move
Swiss firms are scrambling to cut costs after the decision to de-peg the nation's currency from the euro made exports 15 percent more expensive overnight.
— Jan 19, 2015
U.S Will Not Reinstate Trade Benefits for Bangladesh
U.S. trade officials concluded that while Bangladesh has made some progress, it has failed to address workers’ rights issues and complete factory inspections.
— Jan 18, 2015
West Coast Ports Progress Stalls
Complaints from businesses that rely on the harbors for shipping continue to build as progress stalls.
— Jan 16, 2015
WTO Rules for U.S. in Argentina Dispute
The dispute challenged widespread licensing restrictions maintained by Argentina on the importation of goods.
— Jan 15, 2015
Blockade in Bangladesh Damages Apparel Sector
Business leaders and factory owners reacted with dismay on Wednesday.
— Jan 15, 2015
China Allows Full Foreign Ownership of E-commerce Firms in Shanghai FTZ
Foreign investors previously required a Chinese joint-venture partner to operate an e-commerce firm in the free trade zone.
— Jan 14, 2015
Obama Pushes for Greater Cybersecurity
His legislative proposal aims to increase the amount of information companies share with the government on cyber threats and attacks.
— Jan 13, 2015
Barbour Warehouse Strike Ends
Barbour said staff have now agreed to the introduction of a new two-shift system.
— Jan 13, 2015
Alibaba, CPSC to Collaborate
CPSC Chairman Elliot F. Kaye unveiled the collaboration at the Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair on Tuesday.
— Jan 13, 2015
U.S. Shippers Say West Coast Ports Near Gridlock on Stalled Contract Talks
Cargo traffic at several of the biggest U.S. West Coast ports has slowed to near gridlock, negotiators for shipping lines and terminal operators.
— Jan 13, 2015
