US forced-labour tariffs hit textiles: The US imposed a 10% Section 301 tariff on Indian goods tied to forced-labour enforcement, with CITI warning of reputational risk and a possible sourcing shift because some competitors get tariff-rate quotas. Tariff-rate quotas reshape sourcing: Under the same US move, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia and Malaysia qualify for 3-year TRQs that could let certain textile and apparel volumes enter duty-free, changing competitive dynamics. Malaysia gets the lower tier: Malaysia confirmed it will face a 10% rate (vs 12.5% for others) and said negotiations will continue if outcomes are unsatisfactory. Cambodia’s trade talks: Cambodia’s commerce minister said the country is discussing trade facilitation and customs modernization with the US ahead of its 2029 LDC graduation, alongside steps to strengthen forced-labour enforcement. EU due diligence pressure: Euratex urged the European Commission to make CSDDD guidance practical and harmonised so brands and suppliers don’t get stuck in red tape. PFAS crackdown with textile spillover: Sweden plans to ban “forever chemicals” in consumer products as early as 2028, with implications for treated textiles and everyday goods. Industry capacity & infrastructure: India’s Cabinet cleared the ₹3,030 crore BHAVYA Rasayan scheme for three chemical parks, aiming to boost chemicals supply that underpins textile processing. Trade & market signals: Intertextile Shanghai expands its home-textiles exhibitor lineup, while Hong Kong’s TDC will open an Egypt office to push textile-related market access into Africa.