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Article: US sounds import alarm to IAF. (International Apparel Federation)
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- WWD
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- June 19, 1984
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PARIS (FNS) -- The Reagan administration's concern over growing imports and import fraud was clearly and loudly sounded at the convention here of the International Apparel Federation.
Walter C. Lenahan, deputy assistant secretary for textiles and apparel, told the convention that the rapidly rising imports of textiles as well as an increase in fraudulent labeling of country of origin are prompting the administration to take a closer look at existing bilateral agreements governing trade.
Founded in 1977, the IAF membership includes national and multinational textile associations in Western Europe, the U.S., Canada, Australia and Japan. It serves as a ...