The Changing Landscape
of World Textile Trade
Julia K. Hughes
President, United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)
Presentation made @ USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum (February 21, 2020)
FASHION MADE POSSIBLE BY GLOBAL TRADE
USFIA's Work for the Industry include Communication, Education and Advocacy
USFIA Members & Affiliates include…
•Brands, retailers, importers, and
wholesalers of apparel, textiles,
footwear, accessories, travel
goods, home products, and other
fashion products
•Service providers, including cus-
toms brokers, freight forwarders, law
firms, logistics providers, steam-
ship lines, and testing and certifi-
cation companies
•Manufacturers and suppliers of fin-
ished products and inputs
•Supplier associations, business
councils, and promotional groups
and agencies
•Academic institutionsToday’s Trade Outlook
Planning for Disruption and Uncertainty
What does USFIA do?
•Provides advocacy leadership and
access to policymakers around the
world whose decisions impact fash-
ion businesses
•Seminars, conferences, and train-
ing sessions to help companies and
employees do business more effi-
ciently
•Exclusive, members-only publica-
tions on the latest trade and cus-
toms news
•Opportunities to meet industry lead-
ers, peers, and potential business
leads
•Strong network of industry experts
across the supply chain to provideguidance on every aspect of fashion companies’ work
•Certified Importer Organization to the Cotton Board
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