USTR launches Section 301 investigations, U.S. and Mexico begin USMCA joint review

March 16, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced on March 11 the launch of investigations into Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974. Additionally, Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard announced the first round of discussions in preparation for the joint review of the U.S…
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Registration opens for Techtextil North America 2026

March 13, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Registration is now open for Techtextil North America 2026, being held Aug. 4–6, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. The event is for members of the technical textiles and nonwovens sector. It will include expert-led sessions on smart fabrics and artificial intelligence-driven supply chains, on-floor Tech Talk…
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Denim Deal, Green Story announce partnership

March 12, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The Denim Deal announced a strategic collaboration with Green Story to leverage data and artificial intelligence to advance the scaling of post-consumer recycled cotton across the global denim value chain. Green Story will provide the data foundation for the Denim Deal’s upcoming annual report, sc…
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M&S and Pilio launch ACE cotton program

March 11, 2026  |  Industry News, News

M&S, a British food, clothing and homeware retailer, and Pilio, a sustainability solutions provider, have announced the launch of the Affordable Clean Environment (ACE) cotton program. The initiative is designed to accelerate access to clean energy and strengthen biodiverse farming practices acr…
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Beaulieu International Group acquires IFG Asota

March 10, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Beaulieu International Group has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares of IFG Asota GmbH, an Austria-based fiber producer. IFG Asota has expertise in polypropylene, polyamide, polyethylene and biopolymer fibers such as PLA, serving markets including flooring, automotive and filtrat…
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24 states file case challenging tariffs imposed by President Trump

March 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Twenty-four states filed a case in the U.S. Court of International Trade against U.S. President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and others on March 5, 2026. The lawsuit challenges President Trump’s imposition of global tariffs under Sectio…
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Judge issues tariff refund order, U.S. CBP says it needs 45 days

March 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

On March 4, Court of International Trade Judge Richard Eaton ruled that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must refund money collected in reciprocal tariffs imposed last year by U.S. President Donald Trump. The judge ruled that U.S. CBP must immediately liquidate all unliquidated entries witho…
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NCMBC to host defense textile summit May 19–20

March 9, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) will host the Federal and Defense Textile and Tactical Equipment Summit (FEDTEX) on May 19–20, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. Hosted by the Offices of U.S. Senator Thom Tillis and U.S. Senator Ted Budd, in partnership with the NCMBC, FEDTEX connects the …
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Herculite appoints Lyle Shipley director of innovation

March 6, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Herculite® Products announced that Lyle Shipley is joining Herculite as the company’s new director of innovation. In this role, Lyle will focus on advancing Herculite’s innovation strategy, developing new products and solutions, and supporting growth across the organization. With over 25 ye…
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DyStar Group appoints Ruan Cunfan to board of directors

March 6, 2026  |  Industry News, News

DyStar Group announced the appointment of Ruan Cunfan to its board of directors. Ruan graduated from Claremont McKenna College with dual bachelor’s degrees in economics and accounting and chemistry. He serves as a director and assistant to the chairman of Zhejiang Longsheng Group Co. Ltd., and as …
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