Textile executives from the fiber, yarn, fabric and finished goods sectors met with Rep. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) on August 25, 2022, at a roundtable hosted by the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) at East Carolina University in Greenville.
What they asked for
- Keep the yarn-forward rules of origin in CAFTA-DR and other trade deals.
- Pass the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill.
- Uphold Buy American and Berry Amendment procurement rules.
- Carry out the Make PPE in America Act as Congress intended.
- Address forced labor and other trade issues with China.
The industry in numbers
NCTO says the USA textile supply chain produced $65.2 billion in 2021 and employed nearly 535,000 workers. North Carolina is the second-largest state for textile jobs, with more than 36,000 workers, and it leads the nation with $2.7 billion in textile-related exports.
“We look forward to continuing to work with Congressman Murphy on policies that… support strong government procurement policies centered around American-made products.”
Kim Glas, president and CEO, NCTO
FAQ
Who hosted the roundtable?
The National Council of Textile Organizations.
What procurement rules did they back?
Buy American and the Berry Amendment.
How many textile workers are in North Carolina?
More than 36,000, according to NCTO.
Source & credit
Source: Sourcing Journal, August 25, 2022: “North Carolina Textile Execs Push Made in USA Policies in Congress”.