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IBTEX No. 85 of 2016 April 29, 2016 IBTEX No. 85 of 2016 April 29, 2016 USD 65.24 | EUR 75.47| GBP 94.24| JPY 0.59 Spot Prices of Overseas Ring Spun Yarn in Indicative Prices of Cotton Grey Fabrics in China Chinese Market Date: 7 Apr-2016 FOB Price Date: 7-Apr-2016 Price (Post-Tax) (Pre-Tax) Description Prices Prices (USD/Kg.) (Domestic Production) (Yuan/Meter) Country C32Sx32S 130x70 63” 2/1 fine 20S 30S 7.20 Carded Carded twill India 2.10 2.20 C40Sx40S 133X72 63” 1/1 poplin 6.40 Indonesia 2.78 3.18 C40Sx40S 128X68 67” 2/1 twill 6.20-6.40 Pakistan 2.20 2.60 24Sx24S 72x60 54” 1/1 batik Turkey 2.62 2.75 4.50 Source CCF Group dyeing 20Sx20S 60x60 63” 1/1 plain cloth 6.30 Exhibit your company at www.texprocil.org at INR 990 per annum Please click here to register your Company’s name DISCLAIMER: The information in this message July be privileged. If you have received it by mistake please notify "the sender" by return e-mail and delete the message from "your system". 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Page 1 News Clippings NEWS CLIPPINGS INTERNATIONAL NEWS No Topics 1 The implications of Sino-US trade tensions 2 Tunisia’s knitters are open for business 3 Taiwan : Textile industry urged to compete through quality 4 Pakistan: Depleting stocks push up cotton prices to seasonal high rates 5 China announces rules for sale of 9 million bales of reserve cotton 6 Pakistan: Government urged to put fabric import from Dubai on negative list 7 Vietnam textiles clearing the decks for FTAs NATIONAL NEWS 1 TUFS, SITP to strengthen country's textile sector: Gangawar 2 Govt sets no target for textile production: Santosh Gangwar 3 India lagging behind in garment exports: World Bank 4 Chinese dumping threat looms large over VSF textile sector 5 '10% rise in China apparel prices to create 1.2 million Indian jobs' 6 South Asia clothing industry can employ millions more women, boost growth - World Bank 7 How to solve India’s exports puzzle 8 ‘Opposing field tests for GM crops is detrimental to farming sector’ 9 Like a cloud of steam 10 RIL ties up with Star Cotspin for sewing thread 11 ‘Reforms a must to boost apparel exports’ 12 Rajeev Kher: A trade policy agenda for India-II www.texprocil.org Page 2 News Clippings INTERNATIONAL NEWS The implications of Sino-US trade tensions Hostility is building up between the US and China over trade policy, particularly with regards to Chinese steel exports. What are the political forces driving these tensions, and what are the consequences for firms and investors? The last few months have experienced mounting trade frictions between the US and China. April in particular saw China initiate a number of new trade measures – with mixed consequences for bilateral trade relations. China’s changing trade policy presents potential risks and opportunities for investors and businesses with a stake in Sino-US trade. Tensions ebb and flow Bilateral tensions over trade between the US and China began escalating in March when the US, following in the footsteps of the European Union (EU), accused China of dumping subsidized, underpriced Chinese steel on the American market. To counter this dumping, the US set a tariff of 265.79% on Chinese cold-rolled steel. By mid-April, however, trade relations seemed to be looking up. On April 14th, the US and China resolved a long-standing dispute over Chinese export subsidies. The US had filed a formal complaint (dispute DS489) at the World Trade Organization over China’s subsidization of key small firms in several industries including textiles, agriculture, and aquaculture. The agreement also cut into Chinese government support for firms producing specialized steel exports. China appears to have acquiesced to American demands, backing down in the face of US pressure. US leaders heralded the agreement as a major win and a positive step forward for trade relations. One week later, however, Beijing announced a host of new export- promotion measures. On April 20th, China released new policies pushing banks to give more credit to exporters and offering tax incentives to firms exporting machinery and appliances. www.texprocil.org Page 3 News Clippings The next day, Beijing introduced new measures to encourage banks to back steel exporters. These steps are likely to reverse the positive momentum generated by the April 14th MOU and spark renewed tensions over trade. Recent trade data is also likely to further strain Sino-American trade relations. The UN Conference on Trade and Employment announced that China’s share of worldwide exports increased from 12.3% in 2014 to 13.8% in 2015. Despite China’s economic difficulties, rising manufacturing costs, and a strengthening currency, Chinese exports seem to be increasingly competitive abroad. This will lead to renewed US and European calls for China to address its steel dumping. The political roots of the challenge The ongoing trade dispute is driven by several key forces. First and foremost, China is struggling with excess capacity in its steel and manufacturing industries, and is trying to jettison a burgeoning glut of steel onto the global market. Additionally, given slowing economic growth and plans to introduce large, potentially socially-destabilizing cuts to its steel, coal, and manufacturing sectors, China will be loath to voluntarily reduce the competitiveness of its exports. Beijing has always been wary of social unrest, and given the growing number of labor protests throughout the mainland, it may be feeling increasingly vulnerable. At the same time, strategic and political concerns are driving the US to challenge China more aggressively over its trade practices. The Obama administration hopes to promote the newly-formed Trans- Pacific Partnership – the centerpiece of American economic leadership in Asia – at home and abroad by highlighting that the US will vigorously prosecute states that violate the terms of trade agreements. The administration also hopes to protect the Democratic Party against accusations from the progressive left and populist right that it has been weak on trade policy – particularly given the difficulties facing steel manufacturers in the US. www.texprocil.org Page 4 News Clippings Looking ahead: Risks and opportunities New Chinese export policies will create immediate challenges for Western steel producers by increasing the competitiveness of Chinese exports and contributing to continued global overcapacity. Meanwhile foreign companies in textiles and seafood industries are likely to enjoy new opportunities generated by China’s reversal of its incentive program. Beyond these obvious immediate threats lie broader strategic concerns for investors and businesses affected by Sino-US commercial ties. Most significantly, escalating trade frictions pose a longer-term strategic risk to importers, exporters, and investors in both countries. Beijing’s recalcitrance will only feed into rising protectionist sentiments in the US during the 2016 presidential race. On the right, Trump touts protectionist measures that deviate wildly from conservative, pro-business positions on free-trade. On the left, the Clinton has been pulled away from her neo-liberal sympathies and toward populist positions on trade over the course of her primary competition with Sanders. Either candidate could take a hardline stance on trade with China early on in their administration. Aggressive tariffs on Chinese goods could spark a broader trade war that would result in significant losses for both economies, creating significant concerns for investors. Additionally, China’s continued dependence on export-promotion does not bode well for the long-term health of its economy. China needs to bolster domestic demand and its service sector, not its heavy industry exports. China’s support for exports may simply be a stopgap measure to support social stability as it pursues broader structural reforms, but investors should monitor Beijing’s progress carefully. Stronger reforms are still needed to guarantee robust growth for China’s economy. Source: globalriskinsights.com– Apr 28, 2016 HOME ***************** www.texprocil.org Page 5 News Clippings Tunisia’s knitters are open for business After the terrorist attacks at the Bardo Museum and on Sousse beach last year, Tunisia’s economy suffered a massive body blow at a time of fragility following the 2011 revolution that ousted dictator Ben Ali. According to a report by API (Agence de Promotion de l’industrie et de l’innovation) it has shown a fall in exports from 1,168 Million Tunisian Dinars (511 million Euros) in 2008 down to 1,137 MTDN (498 million Euros) in 2012. However, Tunisia’s textile industry is coming out fighting looking to conquer new territories and become more visible in the market. Confidence in Tunisia by knitwear giant Benetton was recently shown by a visit to CETTEX (Centre du Technique et Textile) in Tunis. According to CETTEX’s website Benetton wanted to “explore opportunities for collaboration and partnership including technical support and training for enterprises located in regions Kasserine and Gafsa.” Tunisia is strong in lingerie, swimwear and knitting including hosiery knitting. This makes it not just a sourcing destination but also a buyer for high end technical knits. Traditionally the country has mainly supplied the French (34% of total production) and Italian markets (taking 28% according to API’s report). Unlike its neighbours Egypt and Morocco, Tunisia is focused on the quality end of the market and is now looking to expand into the UK and German markets. Zied Zamoussi owner of a Sfax based lingerie manufacturer stated that they supply: “Aubade, Lise Charmel, Calida from Switzerland, and from Spain Selmark & Jianera, these are the main clients.” They have a flexible production model he said that: “We have one big factory and four small units.
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