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Imports tighten grip as foreign garments cut into local market
Local manufacturers face rising imports from Japan Hong Kong Taiwan Korea and Pakistan cutting into American market share. ILGWU reports 300000 jobs lost nationally since 1970s while firms like EJ Fennel Ross Garment and Dotbee fold or cut staff. Retailers note cheaper foreign goods and higher markups, with quality now seen as comparable.
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Japan
Orient
Om Clothing
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Korea
Pakistan
Tri-State
America
Hagerstown
E. J. Fennel Inc
Ross Garment &Co
Carl Priestland
American Apparel Manufacturers Association
Department of Commerce
U.S
Jane Reeder
The
Ross Garment Co
Garment Union
Sol Hoffman
ILGWU
Snicky Grice
Jonathan Street
Ingram's Men's
Gary Fearnow
Nina Mummer
Waynesboro