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A Cotton Council International (CCI)-sponsored Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture Delegation’s U.S. visit from Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2022, coupled with indispensable efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) office in Dhaka, ultimately convinced the Bangladesh government to relax its nearly-five-decade-long fumigation requirement on U.S. cotton imports. This shift will remove a significant…

Illegal fishing, overfishing and climate change contribute to high death rates in one of world’s most dangerous professions More than 100,000 fishing-related deaths occur each year, a new study finds. Nearly 300 fishers die each day—a much higher estimate than all previous assessments—according to research from the FISH Safety Foundation (FSF) commissioned by The Pew Charitable Trusts. The significant death […]

Today, World Cotton Day, COTTON USA™ celebrates the many advantages of cotton and U.S. cotton’s impact on the global cotton community. From seed to garment, COTTON USA™’s dedication to quality and transparency positively impacts the cotton industry at every stage. “From its qualities as a natural fiber, to the benefits of its production, U.S. cotton […]

The Asia Group (TAG) is excited to announce the next step in its “Asia Expansion Initiative” – the formal launch of a Vietnam office along with a set of strategic partnerships with leading business consultancy firms in key Southeast Asian markets. These investments underscore TAG’s commitment to helping its clients seize new opportunities in markets […]

Lanny J. Davis, U.S. counsel and legal advisor to Dmytro Firtash, issued this statement on behalf of Ukrainian businessman, Dmytro Firtash, today: Dmytro Firtash unequivocally opposes Russia’s invasion of his homeland, Ukraine. Mr. Firtash is taking every step he can to do whatever possible to protect Ukrainian sovereignty, Ukraine’s democratically elected government, and his fellow […]