NCTO VOICES CONCERNS REGARDING USTR’S TEXTILE MECHANISM, PART OF ADMINISTRATION’S SECTION 301 ACTIONS ON FORCED LABOR
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), which represents the full spectrum of the U.S. textile industry from fiber, yarn, and fabric production to finished sewn products issued the following statement in response to the administration’s Section 301 forced labor actions announced Thursday.
NCTO MOURNS THE PASSING OF SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM, A CHAMPION OF THE AMERICAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), spanning the entire spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber to finished sewn products, issued a statement today mourning the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and expressing sincere condolences to his family, staff, and the people of South Carolina.
NCTO RECOMMENDS ADDITIONAL STEPS TO STRENGTHEN U.S. TEXTILE MANUFACTURING IN USTR SECTION 301 FORCED LABOR INVESTIGATIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of the U.S. textile industry from fiber, yarn, and fabric production to finished sewn products, provided recommendations on the U.S. Trade Representative Office’s proposed actions as part of its Section 301 investigations of the acts, policies, and practices of various economies related to goods made with forced labor.
U.S. TEXTILE, APPAREL, AND RETAIL GROUPS UNITE BEHIND INNOVATIVE TEXTILE AND APPAREL TRADE INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO STRENGTHEN U.S. MANUFACTURING
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Industry organizations representing U.S. textile manufacturers, apparel brands, and retailers urged the Trump administration to adopt a newly developed textile and apparel trade incentive program they proposed in a joint submission to the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) today. This is the first time these organizations have teamed up to publicly advocate for a joint trade policy initiative.
NCTO APPLAUDS HOUSE TEXTILE CAUCUS-LED LETTER URGING DHS TO COMBAT TEXTILE CUSTOMS FRAUD AND INSTITUTE A COMPREHENSIVE ENFORCEMENT PLAN
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), spanning the entire spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber to finished sewn products, issued a statement today applauding a House Textile Caucus-led letter urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to strengthen customs enforcement and combat widespread fraud that is harming American textile manufacturers.
U.S. TEXTILE INDUSTRY APPLAUDS HOUSE COMMITTEE NDAA PASSAGE, STRONGER BERRY AMENDMENT ENFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), spanning the entire spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber to finished sewn products, issued a statement today applauding a House Textile Caucus-led letter urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to strengthen customs enforcement and combat widespread fraud that is harming American textile manufacturers.
NCTO ELECTS AMY BIRCHER BRUYN CEO AND FOUNDER OF MMI TEXTILES AS CHAIR; JAY TODD, CEO AND MANAGING PARTNER OF SERVICE THREAD, AS VICE CHAIR
WASHINGTON, DC—The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber through finished sewn products, held its officer elections for fiscal year 2026 at its annual meeting April 14-16.
U.S. TEXTILE INDUSTRY DEMONSTRATES RESILIENCE AMID GLOBAL DISRUPTIONS, SECURES MAJOR POLICY WINS
WASHINGTON, D.C. –National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) Chairman Chuck Hall delivered the trade association’s State of the Industry overview at NCTO’s 22nd Annual Meeting on April 16.
U.S. TEXTILE INDUSTRY APPLAUDS PRESIDENTIAL DETERMINATION GRANTING ACCESS TO KEY DEFENSE FUNDING
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), which represents the full U.S. textile supply chain from fiber and yarn to fabrics and finished sewn products, lauded President Trump’s signing of a determination that enables the U.S. textile industry and other critical sectors to access Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III investment funding through the Department of War (DoW).
U.S. TEXTILE INDUSTRY LAUDS LAUNCH OF HOUSE BERRY AMENDMENT CAUCUS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber, yarn and fabrics to finished sewn products, applauded the launch of the House Berry Amendment Caucus today.
NCTO URGES HOUSE LEADERS TO BLOCK DAMAGING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REOPEN A LOOPHOLE AND HARM U.S. TEXTILE INDUSTRY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas sent a letter to House leaders urging them to oppose and block the Secure Revenue Clearance Channel Act, a bill that would essentially reopen a dangerous trade loophole and ultimately harm U.S. textile manufacturers.
RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENT WITH GUATEMALA REINFORCES U.S. TEXTILE–WESTERN HEMISPHERE PARTNERSHIP
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), which represents the full U.S. textile supply chain from fiber and yarn to fabrics and finished sewn products, welcomed today’s announcement of a reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Guatemala.
U.S. TEXTILE INDUSTRY COMMENDS ADMINISTRATION ON RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENT WITH EL SALVADOR THAT BOLSTERS THE DOMESTIC SUPPLY CHAIN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber, yarn and fabrics to finished sewn products, lauded the administration’s reciprocal trade agreement with El Salvador announced today.
U.S. TEXTILE INDUSTRY LAUDS ADMINISTRATION’S ACTIONS ON EL SALVADOR AND GUATEMALA IN SUPPORT OF U.S. TEXTILE SUPPLY CHAIN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber, yarn and fabrics to finished sewn products, applauded the administration’s announced plans for the U.S. textile industry and qualified textile and apparel goods from Guatemala and El Salvador under the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).
U.S. TEXTILE INDUSTRY URGES STRONGER USMCA RULES TO PRESERVE AND EXPAND VITAL TEXTILE AND APPAREL CO-PRODUCTION CHAIN AND CONFRONT UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber, yarn, and fabrics to finished sewn products, welcomes the review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) and calls on the administration to strengthen and to extend the trade deal to preserve a crucial Western Hemisphere co-production chain, enhance customs enforcement, and confront predatory trade practices that threaten domestic jobs and supply chains.
NCTO APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT CLOSING MILITARY PROCUREMENT LOOPHOLES, BOOSTING U.S. TEXTILE SUPPLY CHAIN
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), spanning the entire spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber to finished sewn products, issued a statement today commending the House of Representatives for passing the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contains provisions that could expand military procurement of American-made textiles.
NCTO PRAISES END OF DE MINIMIS LOOPHOLE FOR LOW-VALUE COMMERCIAL SHIPMENTS, SUPPORTS SEAMLESS U.S. PROCESSING
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber, yarn and fabrics to finished sewn products, issued the following statement from President and CEO Kim Glas voicing strong support for the end of de minimis on August 29 and seamless U.S. processing.
NCTO COMMENDS PRESIDENT TRUMP FOR TAKING ACTION TO CLOSE DE MINIMIS LOOPHOLE FOR COMMERCIAL SHIPMENTS GLOBALLY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber, yarn and fabrics to finished sewn products, issued the following statement from President and CEO Kim Glas today, regarding President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending de minimis treatment for all commerce shipments globally, effective August 29.
HOUSE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT CLOSES MILITARY PROCUREMENT LOOPHOLE IN BOOST FOR U.S. TEXTILE INDUSTRY
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), spanning the entire spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber to finished sewn products, issued a statement today commending the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) for passing the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contains a provision that could boost domestic textile industry sales to the U.S. military.
NCTO COMMENDS SENATE FOR ADOPTING PROVISION ENDING DE MINIMIS IN BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), representing the full spectrum of U.S. textiles from fiber, yarn and fabrics to finished sewn products, issued the following statement from President and CEO Kim Glas today, regarding the Senate’s passage of sweeping budget reconciliation package, which includes a provision that would permanently end de minimis for commercial shipments from all countries by July 1, 2027.

