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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 4, 2024 - ITA Requests Comments on U.S.-Colombia Short Supply Provision : The International Trade Administration (ITA) of the Department of Commerce is requesting comments on the commercial availability request provision of the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement in a Federal Register notice published ... > read more
October 4, 2024 - Port Strike Suspended as ILA and USMX Reach Temporary Deal : Three days after port workers on the east coast and gulf started their strike, failing to reach an agreement, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative agreement on wages... > read more
October 4, 2024 - Tai Discusses Trade Policy and Tariffs on MSNBC : U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai appeared on Ali Velshi Live on September 29, 2024, to talk about the Biden Administration’s economic agenda and trade policy... > read more
September 27, 2024 - Potential of Port Strike Looms as ILA and USMX Impasse Continues : Conflict between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) has ramped up this week ahead of a potential strike on October 1, 2024, following expiration of the current agreement on September 30th. ... > read more
September 27, 2024 - Tyler Beckelman Named New DAS for Textiles : Tyler Beckelman will serve as the new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Textiles, Consumer Goods, Materials, Critical Minerals and Metals at the International Trade Administration... > read more
