Sheng Lu
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Professor & Graduate Director @UDelaware @UDCAS Research: global textile and apparel industry, international trade & trade policy. RT≠endorsement.
Joined May 2010
The latest WTO Goods Trade Barometer shows goods trade growth appears to have slowed in the second half of 2025, following a first-half surge from frontloaded imports aimed at avoiding expected tariff hikes and rising AI-related demand. More: https://t.co/MWfemVGJzG
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.@CBP issued a Withhold Release Order against garments manufactured in Mauritius by Firemount Group Ltd. due to indicators of #ForcedLabor within the supply chain. Effective Nov. 18, 2025, these products are prohibited from entering the U.S. Learn more:
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The global economy is showing resilience, although growth remains uneven across regions. The IMF projects global growth of around 3% for 2025 and 2026. Yet the picture beneath the headline is mixed: the United States faces a government shutdown, China’s momentum continues to
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In part four of a mini-series, US-based fashion students explain how AI can be a powerful tool for fashion brands if used appropriately. https://t.co/8gQ9i6BV3G
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In part five of a mini-series, US-based fashion students share their support for recycled textile materials in fashion, but assert it must be affordable, stylish and built to last. https://t.co/Q0hPwGChF8
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From fraternities to women's soccer, this under-the-radar T-shirt brand is popping up everywhere
cnbc.com
A loyal and growing base of consumers are driving demand for the half-century-old, Gildan-owned shirt brand Comfort Colors.
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Updated Impact of Increasing #Tariffs on U.S. #Fashion Companies’ #Sourcing and Businesses https://t.co/sTsm9PmXGS
#apparel #tradepolicy
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After a resilient start to the year, the global economy is showing signs of a moderate slowdown. Our latest World Economic Outlook projects global growth to slow from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.2% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026. https://t.co/bbUb7La6bX
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China's exports to the United States fell 27% in September from the year before, as a truce between Beijing and Washington unravels and both sides hit out with new tariffs and other retaliatory measures.
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China has reported its exports to the United States fell 27% in September from the year before, even though growth in its global exports hit a six-month high.
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China was already seeing economic momentum slow before Trump announced the latest 100% tariff increase, part of a trade-war flare-up that Beijing on Sunday blamed on the U.S.
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Beijing was already seeing growth slow before Trump announced the latest 100% tariff increase, part of a trade-war flare-up that China has blamed on the U.S.
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There is “no clear evidence” that the Trump administration’s tariff policies are pushing U.S. fashion companies to increase domestic sourcing or boosting stateside textile and apparel production, per a study from the U.S. Fashion Industry Association. https://t.co/jIFuq2h4Gt
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BREAKING: WTO revises #GlobalTradeOutlook: Goods trade growth forecast raised to 2.4% in 2025 but cut to 0.5% in 2026. AI product surge & frontloading boosted 2025 so far, but impact of tariffs & cooling global economy likely to set in next year. 🔗 https://t.co/sHHM4BValX
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Happy #WorldCottonDay! How much do you know about the world’s most used natural fibre? Swipe through to explore key facts about cotton and its impact on global trade. #WTOCotton
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Australian wool prices skyrocket amid China 'panic' over supply concerns
asia.nikkei.com
Consumer concerns about polyester and other synthetics also work in wool's favor
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How retailers are masking tariffs in new shipping and fee hikes
axios.com
Instead of putting "tariff" on the tag, some retailers are slipping costs into shipping, fees or relabels.
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What will it take for the U.S. and the Western Hemisphere more broadly to gain momentum in sourcing? Join us at the Fall Summit on Thursday to hear insights on nearshoring and onshoring from @UDelaware's Sheng Lu. Register here: https://t.co/hJHJdQV6kT
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Amid current tensions, a bright spot for trade: Artificial intelligence could amplify global trade flows nearly 40% by 2040 with the right enabling policies. Dive into the #WorldTradeReport 2025 to learn how we can make it happen. More: https://t.co/aRkpdKyb7o
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The challenges female consumers with chronic illness face when selecting and wearing clothing shows there is a real gap in the current fashion retail market. https://t.co/mVv1PiJNTs
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Tariffs remain the top concern for US fashion sourcing executives, however China still had the biggest presence at the recent Sourcing at Magic trade show and emerging sourcing countries shared their renewed optimism for the future. https://t.co/7Z4F0L0OlO
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