U.S. imposes quotas on Chinese fabrics: import caps on textiles tied to White House push for broader talks on trade
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The US government has imposed import restrictions on certain Chinese textiles via a previously unused provision in China's agreement with the World Trade Organization. US officials cite the move as necessary to foster fair trade.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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EU is feeling pressure to follow Turkey on China textile quotas
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Turkey has enforced trade quotas on textile imports from China to preserve Turkey's textile industry. The European Union is feeling pressure to follow as the textiles rejected by Turkey could flood the European Union market.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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Once close-knit, sock industry splits over trade restrictions
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The United States has introduced import tariffs on Chinese textiles. The sock industry is in a controversy over trade restrictions, with competing interests, some manufacturers feel betrayed by Washington.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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