Fashion
US FLETF announces new strategy to strengthen enforcement of UFLPA
This updated 2025 UFLPA enforcement strategy is part of the Donald Trump administration’s broader efforts to stop foreign countries that exploit their workers from undermining American competitiveness in global trade, a release from from the department of labour said.
The US Forced Labour Enforcement Task Force, led by the department of homeland security with interagency partners, recently announced a new strategy to strengthen enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA) and prevent goods made with forced labour in China from reaching American shores.
The new strategy has updated the UFLPA entity list and added five priority sectors.
“This joint strategy equips our enforcement agencies with the tools they need to crack down on China and other bad actors whose trade abuses distort markets and hurt American workers,” said secretary of Labour Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
Under UFLPA, goods made in China’s Xinjiang region or by designated entities are barred from entering the United States.
The new strategy enhances support for DHS Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in detecting and blocking such imports, and updates the UFLPA entity list, which identifies foreign enterprises barred from importing goods made with forced labour. There are currently 144 entities on the list.
The 2025 update also adds five priority sectors to alert companies of the heightened abuse risk in supply chains: caustic soda, jujubes, copper, lithium and steel. There are now 13 high priority sectors under UFLPA that include apparel, cotton and cotton products, and polyvinyl chloride.
One of the hallmarks of the new strategy is using all available tools to prevent forced labour goods in global supply chains. The FLETF is leveraging industry relationships to build awareness of the risks of forced labour and expand the US administration’s collective knowledge of best practices to identify and isolate bad actors.
DHS and FLETF partners will continue to work with international partners, as they develop their own approaches and enforcement regimes to keep goods made with forced labor from legitimate markets.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
The collection features distinct women’s and men’s capsules designed for movement, comfort and self-expression.
H&M India has launched its official Lollapalooza India 2026 merchandise collection, marking its second year as festival sponsor.
The limited-edition drop features bold graphics, vibrant colours and relaxed silhouettes.
With separate women’s and men’s capsules, the range includes graphic tees, caps and tote bags designed for comfort, movement and self-expression from day to night performances.
“Lollapalooza India is a strong cultural moment, and a natural space for H&M to connect with a younger generation. Fashion today is about self-expression and confidence, and through this collaboration we reinforce our commitment to creating accessible, culturally relevant fashion that empowers individuality,” said Helena Kuylenstierna, Director, H&M India.
The range features graphic merchandise tees for both women and men, along with festival essentials such as caps and tote bags. Each piece is designed to move seamlessly from day sets to night performances.
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Apparel imports (code **) eased to Au$*.*** billion (~$*.*** billion), compared with Au$*.*** billion a year earlier. In November ****, imports fell sharply by **.** per cent year on year to Au$*.*** billion (~$*.*** billion) from Au$*.*** billion. The November contraction points to retailers delaying replenishment amid weak consumer confidence, promotional stock overhangs, and a preference for tighter inventory management ahead of the peak sales season.
Imports of textile yarn, fabrics, and made-up articles (code **) increased *.** per cent to Au$*.*** billion (~$*.*** billion) from Au$*.*** billion in the same period last year. However, November **** shipments under this category slipped to Au$*** million, down from Au$*** million in November ****, indicating short-term moderation after earlier restocking by manufacturers and converters.
The CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund, developed with funding from both the New York State Department of State and Ralph Lauren Corporation (Ralph Lauren), will provide partially matching grants to designers and manufacturers based in New York City’s Garment District. The U.S. Fashion Manufacturing Fund, created with Ralph Lauren as founding partner, will support apparel manufacturers nationwide. Both programs aim to help companies to modernize equipment, expand services, and train workers – building the capacity and resilience of American fashion manufacturing.
CFDA has launched two new grant programmes with Ralph Lauren to strengthen American fashion manufacturing.
The CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund will support New York City’s Garment District, while the US Fashion Manufacturing Fund will aid manufacturers nationwide, focusing on modernisation, workforce training, innovation and long-term industry resilience.
These programs build on the success of the CFDA’s Fashion Manufacturing Initiative (FMI), launched in 2013 in affiliation with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Andrew Rosen, and with the long-term support of Ralph Lauren, among others. To date, Ralph Lauren has contributed $2 million as FMI’s Premier Underwriter, enabling grants to 54 factories and positively impacting more than 2,000 jobs.
“Strengthening American manufacturing to ensure designers have local partners has long been at the core of CFDA’s mission,” said Steven Kolb, CEO and President of the CFDA. “We are proud to extend our decade-plus work with Ralph Lauren Corporation and expand to a national level while also continuing our local NYC investments alongside our first-ever partnership with the New York State Department of State.”
Together, these new grant programs mark a landmark commitment: sustaining New York’s Garment District while bolstering U.S. manufacturing nationwide — ensuring that American fashion continues to lead globally through innovation, craftsmanship and community.
“Our expanded partnership with the CFDA reflects Ralph Lauren’s enduring commitment to advancing innovation and supporting American fashion,” said Katie Ioanilli, Chief Global Impact & Communications Officer, Ralph Lauren Corporation. “This is not only an investment in our industry — it’s an investment in a vital part of American culture that we share with the world.”
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