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New US Senate Bill Targets First Sale Rule: Trade Cost Shock Or Compliance

On 12 February 2026, US Senators Bill Cassidy (Republican–Louisiana) and Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat–Rhode Island) introduc..

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When 18% Feels Like A Victory

You have to hand it to the Americans. They know how to sell a story. In a span of months, they converted a blunt tariff escal..

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Brazil Cotton Exports Hit Record, Global Trade Shifts

Record Brazilian exports Brazil’s cotton exports are forecast at 14.5 million bales for the 2025/26 season (August 2025–Ju..

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The Buying American Cotton Act Explained

The US Senate introduced the Buying American Cotton Act (S.1919) in May 2025, with ..

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Impact Of Lower US Tariff On India’s Competitors In Textile & Apparel Tra

The revised US tariff regime continues to reshape sourcing dynamics across the global textile and apparel supply chain. India’s..