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flag AGOA's expiration threatens African exports, while fashion industry faces ongoing sustainability and counterfeit challenges.

flag The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) expired on September 30, 2025, ending duty-free access to the U.S. market for 32 sub-Saharan African nations, threatening exports and jobs, especially in apparel. flag Meanwhile, the fashion industry faces ongoing challenges in sustainability, despite innovations in materials and digital tools, with systemic issues in labor, waste, and transparency persisting. flag Envoy Textiles in Bangladesh secured a $30 million sustainability-linked loan to expand green production, marking a milestone for clean manufacturing in the region. flag The American Apparel & Footwear Association warned of rising counterfeit goods fueled by AI and e-commerce, urging platforms to take proactive measures. flag In the UK, Matalan reshaped its leadership to boost digital and supply chain performance, while CEMATEX, representing European textile machinery makers, intensified lobbying to influence EU and global trade policies.

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