It’s been a year of trade twists and turns in global commerce. With uncertainty around policy persisting, it has become even more challenging for apparel and textile firms to plan their procurement strategies.
The trade environment has an effect on the entire supply chain, including raw materials. Duties and trade deals influence sourcing location choices, while consumer spending trends trickle up to impact order volumes and the amount of fiber that flows into mills.
Log in or create a Sourcing Journal account to watch on demand and learn:
- The latest developments in tariffs and the impact on fiber and downstream markets
- What negotiated and in-progress trade deals could indicate for near-term cotton production and shipment trends
- How importers are using the U.S. content exemption on cotton and other materials, and what opportunities this rule gives the industry
- The factors currently affecting global cotton pricing, and the outlook on pricing heading into 2026
- How the macroeconomic situation will affect the consumer market, and what this means for cotton and the fashion and textile industries