US GOVERNMENT SHOULD BACK MEXICAN CASE AGAINST CHINA CLOTHING SUBSIDIES SAY AMERICAN TEXTILE MANUFACTURERS
October 1st, 2012
BY LEAH GERMAIN AND CARMEN PAUN, IN BRUSSELS
USA textile industry experts are urging the American government to step up and support the recent complaint filed by Mexico at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Chinese industrial policy regarding the textile and clothing sector.
Cass Johnson, the president of the National Council of Textile Organisations (NCTO) said he anticipates the US government will back Mexico's claim: "[It is a] very good thing, good for everyone. We will be urging them to support the Mexican initiative at the WTO."
Despite this, ...
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