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Climate and labor editor ๐Ÿ‘— ๐Ÿ‘  http://www.sourcingjournal.com. Previous bylines at the New York Times, Vogue Business, the Business of Fashion, Vox and the Daily Beast. Signal: jchua.99

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US Opens Forced Labor Probes Against 60 Partners, Including Apparel Giants The move follows a tranche of similar investigations launched a day earlier into excess manufacturing capacity in more than a dozen countries.

The move follows a tranche of similar investigations launched a day earlier into excess manufacturing capacity in more than a dozen countries.

13.03.2026 23:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Despite โ€˜Economic Bullying,โ€™ Xinjiangโ€™s Textile Industry is Growing Yarn output rose more than 20 percent and 46,800 new jobs were created in the past year alone, an official from the northwestern province said.

Yarn output rose more than 20 percent and 46,800 new jobs were created in the past year alone, an official from the northwestern province said.

12.03.2026 22:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump Trade War Reignites With Launch of Sprawling Section 301 Probe The next tariff tempest is brewing, with the Office of the United States Trade Representative announcing Section 301 investigations into more than a dozen U.S. trading partners.

The next tariff tempest is brewing, with the Office of the United States Trade Representative announcing Section 301 investigations into more than a dozen U.S. trading partners.

12.03.2026 14:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Can Aiiโ€™s New Tool Deliver Granular Data Without Audit Fatigue? The Apparel Impact Institute's Carbon and Energy Benchmark seeks to move past generic factory assessments and achieve "apples-to-apples" comparisons at the process level.

The Apparel Impact Institute's Carbon and Energy Benchmark seeks to move past generic factory assessments and achieve "apples-to-apples" comparisons at the process level.

11.03.2026 14:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What You Missed at the AAFA Executive Summit The conference, themed "The Next Moves: Bold Ideas, Smart Futures," arrived at a moment of intense geopolitical tumult.

The conference, themed "The Next Moves: Bold Ideas, Smart Futures," arrived at a moment of intense geopolitical tumult.

10.03.2026 16:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

"Highlighting marginalized groups is inherently discriminatory."

10.03.2026 16:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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CBP Will Start Issuing $166B in Tariff Refundsโ€”Just Not Immediately U.S. Customs and Border Protection is preparing its Automated Commercial Environment system to electronically process reimbursements, but it'll take time.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is preparing its Automated Commercial Environment system to electronically process reimbursements, but it'll take time.

06.03.2026 23:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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24 States Sue to Stop Trumpโ€™s Global Tariff Revival Democrat-led states such as California and New York say that the White Houseโ€™s justifications for using Section 122 to impose tariffs of up to 15 percent for 150 days donโ€™t fall under its limited use ...

Democrat-led states such as California and New York say that the White Houseโ€™s justifications for using Section 122 to impose tariffs of up to 15 percent for 150 days donโ€™t fall under its limited use scenarios.

05.03.2026 23:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Circulose and Spinnova Are Getting Back Together After a stretch of false starts and major hurdles, the two are ready for their second act together, with Circulose joining Spinnovaโ€™s growing consortium to scale up its cellulosic pulp-to-fiber techno...

After a stretch of false starts and major hurdles, the two are ready for their second act together, with Circulose joining Spinnovaโ€™s growing consortium to scale up its cellulosic pulp-to-fiber technology.

03.03.2026 22:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Denim Dealโ€™s Waste-to-Jeans Pilot Reveals Recyclingโ€™s Barriersโ€”And Opportunities But after this "transition point" comes the overarching question: Will there be demand for the products?

But after this "transition point" comes the overarching question: Will there be demand for the products?

03.03.2026 17:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My daughter's negotiation with one of our cats over the timing of his dinnerโ€”she wants to stick to the usual timing; he wants to be fed earlierโ€”is the toughest trade talk I've ever encountered. Lots of screaming on both sides. Very uncivil.

02.03.2026 22:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ebay Axes 800 Jobsโ€”6% of Its Workforceโ€”After $1.2B Depop Deal It also follows "very strong" fourth-quarter revenue of nearly $3 billion and $21.2 billion in full-year gross merchandise volume.

It also follows "very strong" fourth-quarter revenue of nearly $3 billion and $21.2 billion in full-year gross merchandise volume

27.02.2026 20:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Amid Tariff Chaos, One Principle to Abide By: Donโ€™t Harm Supply Chain Workers Better Buying's data shows that when commercial pressures reach a breaking point, the risk of unauthorized subcontracting, excessive overtime and other workersโ€™ rights violations can also increase.

Better Buying's data shows that when commercial pressures reach a breaking point, the risk of unauthorized subcontracting, excessive overtime and other workersโ€™ rights violations can also increase.

26.02.2026 23:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜Less Law, Same Riskโ€™: What Final Omnibus Approval Means for EU Due Diligence European Union member states have granted their final consent to the simplification of sustainability reporting rules and due diligence requirements.

European Union member states have granted their final consent to the simplification of sustainability reporting rules and due diligence requirements.

26.02.2026 14:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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MAS Holdings Shuts Sri Lankan Factory in โ€˜Strategic Pivot,โ€™ Affecting 2,200 Workers South Asia's largest apparel-tech manufacturer seeks to move from primarily cut-and-sew production toward expanded knitting, dyeing and finishing.

South Asia's largest apparel-tech manufacturer seeks to move from primarily cut-and-sew production toward expanded knitting, dyeing and finishing.

25.02.2026 21:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Whatโ€™s Behind Sheinโ€™s $1.4B China Bet In a rare public speech, Shein founder and CEO Xu Yangtian outlined the e-tail giant's ambitions for a "smart supply chain system" in Guangdong Province.

In a rare public speech, Shein founder and CEO Xu Yangtian outlined the e-tail giant's ambitions for a "smart supply chain system" in Guangdong Province.

25.02.2026 01:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Patagoniaโ€™s Manhattan Workers File for Union Vote The SoHo store aims to become the outdoor retailer's first unionized outlet in the eastern United States.

Patagonia's SoHo store aims to become the outdoor retailer's first unionized outlet in the eastern United States.

23.02.2026 21:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How Ralph Laurenโ€™s Olympic Uniforms Are Giving โ€˜Made in the USAโ€™ a Shot at Glory New Jersey factories, Oregon ranches and L.A. knitwear producers are dressing Team U.S.A.โ€”and future-proofing U.S. manufacturing.

New Jersey factories, Oregon ranches and L.A. knitwear producers are dressing Team U.S.A.โ€”and future-proofing U.S. manufacturing.

21.02.2026 00:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Is Trumpโ€™s Trade War Working? With a 2025 trade deficit that is down just 0.2 percent from the year before, according to official data, the United States has far from ceded its role as a net importer.

With a 2025 trade deficit that is down just 0.2 percent from the year before, according to official data, the United States has far from ceded its position as a net importer.

19.02.2026 23:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tough Love Needed As Fashionโ€™s $1T Decarbonization Tab Comes Due When it comes to combating climate change, the sluggish pace of fashion as usual could result in less fashion altogether.

When it comes to combating climate change, the sluggish pace of fashion as usual could result in less fashion altogether.

19.02.2026 14:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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US-India Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Fury, Political Backlash The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, which represents 100 farmersโ€™ groups, went so far as to call the agreement a "total surrender" of Indian agriculture to American corporate giants.

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, which represents 100 farmersโ€™ groups, went so far as to call the agreement a "total surrender" of Indian agriculture to American corporate giants.

18.02.2026 15:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why the EU Just Opened an Investigation Into Shein The move came after the discovery of illicit weapons and childlike sex dolls on the Chinese e-tailer's website late last year.

The move came after the discovery of illicit weapons and childlike sex dolls on the Chinese e-tailer's website late last year.

18.02.2026 00:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What You Missed at Sustainability Talks Istanbul At the sixth edition of the event in the Turkish capital, participants talked about the opportunities and pitfalls of a green transition.

At the sixth edition of Sustainability Talks Istabul in the Turkish capital, participants talked about the opportunities and pitfalls of a green transition.

13.02.2026 22:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Boohoo Boss Knew of Leicester Sweatshop Conditions, Lawsuit Claims A High Court lawsuit said that it was "not credible" that co-founder and former chairman Mahmud Kamani would have been unaware of how those factories were being operated.

A High Court lawsuit said that it was "not credible" that co-founder and former chairman Mahmud Kamani would have been unaware of how those factories were being operated.

11.02.2026 23:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Archaeologists Discover 12,000-Year-Old Sewn Clothing in Oregon Caves - GreekReporter.com Archaeologists uncover 12,000-year-old sewn hides, bone needles and artifacts in Oregon caves, revealing Ice Age clothing and culture.

Love this.

11.02.2026 14:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UPS, Temuโ€™s Irish Entities Locked in $44 Million Dispute The Dublin-based arms of UPS and Temuโ€™s parent company, Whaleco Inc., are facing off over unpaid delivery bills related to the Chinese-founded e-tailerโ€™s small-package shipments.

The Dublin-based arms of UPS and Temuโ€™s parent company, Whaleco Inc., are facing off over unpaid delivery bills related to the Chinese-founded e-tailerโ€™s small-package shipments.

10.02.2026 22:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When Does EUโ€™s Ban on Destroying Unsold Clothing Start? The European Commission also added new rules under the under the ecodesign for sustainable products regulation, including one that clarifies the circumstances under which destruction is permissible.

The European Commission also added new rules under the under the ecodesign for sustainable products regulation, including one that clarifies the circumstances under which destruction is permissible.

10.02.2026 14:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pakistan Accord Renewal Exposes Fault Lines in Brand Commitments While the binding agreement will be preserved in its current form through 2029, at least two brands have indicated they donโ€™t intend to sign.

While the binding agreement will be preserved in its current form through 2029, at least two brands have indicated they donโ€™t intend to sign.

10.02.2026 00:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Whatโ€™s the Business Case for โ€˜Made in the UKโ€™? British-made products carry cachet, but the region's grip on apparel and textile production has weakened over the decades.

British-made products carry cachet, but the region's grip on apparel and textile production has weakened over the decades.

06.02.2026 17:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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LaundRe is Reviving UK Denim, One Jean at a Time In London's Docklands, a sustainable denim finishing company is turning today's written-off stock into tomorrow's latest thing.

In London's Docklands, a sustainable denim finishing company is turning today's written-off stock into tomorrow's latest thing.

05.02.2026 19:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0