The United States Trade Representative (USTR) ambassador, Katherine Tai, recently visited a textile manufacturer as part of her efforts to gather input from the public and industry stakeholders to shape future policies on supply chain resilience within the domestic textile and apparel sector.
Ambassador Tai’s visit to the yarn-spinning manufacturing facility and headquarters of a textile brand in North Carolina coincided with the USTR’s call for public comments on promoting supply chain resilience.
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) highlighted the significance of domestic textiles in the supply chain, encompassing yarns, fabrics, apparel, and other finished goods. The USTR is seeking input on policies that are effective and those that need improvement to enhance supply chain resilience.
Following her visit, Ambassador Tai engaged in an industry roundtable discussion with textile executives in North Carolina to gather insights for shaping the nation’s trade and investment policies.
Textile industry leaders emphasized the crucial role of trade policies in supporting domestic manufacturing, creating jobs, and driving growth. They expressed gratitude for the administration’s proactive approach in developing supply chain resilience policies.
The textile manufacturer, operating multiple facilities and employing thousands of individuals, is undergoing a significant capacity expansion initiative to meet rising customer demands.
Overall, the visit underscores the importance of robust trade policies in maintaining a vibrant domestic supply chain and fostering growth in the textile industry.
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