AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Tariff Pressure on Apparel Exports: The U.S. is weighing Section 301 tariffs that could add up to 12.5% on imports from countries including India, putting fresh strain on already-thin margins and limiting any shift away from China. Bangladesh–Malaysia Trade & Tech Push: Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman used a Malaysia visit to seek deeper ASEAN ties and RCEP entry, while both sides flagged cooperation beyond agriculture into AI, semiconductors, energy and advanced manufacturing. Textile Innovation at Scale: Fraunhofer IGB says functionalized gelatin can now be produced in reproducible batches from grams to kilograms, supporting coatings and textile-related applications. Local Textile Jobs Get a Boost: North Carolina’s rural funding package includes a grant to reuse a building for a mattress maker and a hub for an India-based textile manufacturer, targeting new jobs. Circularity & Waste Focus: London Climate Action Week is spotlighting zero waste with a Türkiye-led Zero Waste Hub, explicitly linking circular-economy ideas to fashion and textiles. Microplastics Alarm: A Ghana study warns microplastics are widespread in the Odaw River, with particles carrying other pollutants into ecosystems. Crafts & Heritage in the Spotlight: India’s tribal textiles brand RISA is expanding luxury access for artisans, while Nita Ambani’s Chikankari saree highlights Lucknow craft made over a year.
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