MYANMAR CLOTHING SECTOR LIKELY TO BE MAJOR LOSER FROM COUP, WARNS USA INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
February 1st, 2021
Tough American government sanctions levied against Myanmar may emerge soon because of the recent coup, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has predicted. Nate Herman, AAFA senior vice president, policy, told just-style: “Monday’s coup is deeply concerning. We urge the full and immediate restoration of democratic rights and institutions. If the situation persists, we would expect US sanctions to happen quickly…”
Herman foresaw bipartisan support across the USA’s two main political parties for such actions, given past strong ...
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