Domestic Association Urges Strong Textile Rules in TPP Negotiations

The National Council of Textile Associations has issued a press release expressing its opinion that the surge in U.S. exports of yarns and fabrics to the Dominican Republic-Central America-U.S. Free Trade Agreement region reaffirm the need for strong textile rules in the Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations. NCTO states that it supports only a strict yarn forward rule in the TPP negotiations and will strongly oppose any deviations to that rule. In addition, NCTO states that the textile rules must be accompanied by stronger, more effective customs rules and enforcement to prevent fraud.