Erik Autor

Larger U.S. retailers have recognized for a number of years that the domestic market is mature. In order to grow read more

Larger U.S. retailers have recognized for a number of years that the domestic market is mature. In order to grow sales, they have to look outside of the U.S.. China, however, is a big emerging opportunity.

We have absolutely no evidence that shows that the China safeguards have had any beneficial impact on the U.S. textile read more

We have absolutely no evidence that shows that the China safeguards have had any beneficial impact on the U.S. textile industry in terms of increasing orders and production.

This report confirms everything we've ever said about why the Byrd Amendment should be overturned,

This report confirms everything we've ever said about why the Byrd Amendment should be overturned,

We have more cargo coming in than last year, largely because of the end of textile and apparel quotas, but read more

We have more cargo coming in than last year, largely because of the end of textile and apparel quotas, but it's flowing much more smoothly from the ships to the stores than we saw in 2004,

China is expected to eliminate some key restrictions by January of 2005. Earlier, companies with a market cap of under read more

China is expected to eliminate some key restrictions by January of 2005. Earlier, companies with a market cap of under $2 billion could operate in China only with a local joint-venture partner. This will no longer be valid.