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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 27, 2012 - Administration Releases Supply Chain Security Strategy : On January 23, 2012, the Obama Administration released a National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security. ... > read more
January 27, 2012 - Undersecretary Sanchez Visits North Carolina, Highlights Shift to Advanced Textile Products : On January 25, 2012, Commerce Department Under Secretary Francisco Sanchez spoke at the North Carolina State University College of Textiles. ... > read more
January 27, 2012 - Progressive Economy Finds Container Shipping Tripled In Last Decade : In this week’s trade fact, Progressive Economy reports that container shipping tripled in the past ten years.... > read more
January 27, 2012 - Customs Requests Comments on How to Implement Textile Outsole Rules : On January 23, 2012, U.S. Customs published a request for comments on how to implement the changes made to the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USHTS) regarding textile outer soles. ... > read more
January 27, 2012 - Camp Willing to Consider CVD Legislation : On January 25, 2012, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Dave Camp (R-MI) issued a statement in response to the December 19, 2011 Federal Circuit Court of Appeals decision to uphold an earlier Court of International Trade (CIT) determination that U.S. Countervailing Duty (CVD) laws cannot apply to non-market economies (NMEs).... > read more
January 27, 2012 - McCain and McConnell Comment on U.S.-Burma Trade Policy Reform : During a visit to Bankok, on January 23, 2012, a delegation of U.S. Senators, including Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Joseph Lieberman (I-CT), confirm that the U.S. is prepared to lift economic sanctions against Burma if the country holds a free and fair elections in April. ... > read more
January 27, 2012 - Customs Publishes ACE Fact Sheet for Truck Carriers : On January 23, 2012 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a fact sheet on the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for truck carriers. ... > read more
January 27, 2012 - CPSC Announces Symposium on Phthalates in March : In a Federal Register notice published on January 30, 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announces the first symposium on Phthalates screening and testing methods. ... > read more
January 27, 2012 - FTC Begins Review of Wool Labeling Act : In a Federal Register notice published on January 30, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is requesting comments on possible modifications to the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939. ... > read more
