Priority Trade Issue: Textiles

Overview:

The textile industry is a major part of global trade, and the United States is one of the world's largest textile importers. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces trade laws to ensure textile imports follow regulations and to protect American businesses from unfair trade practices.

What are the susceptibilities and what are the strategies used to combat these?

Textile imports are vulnerable to fraud because of high tariffs and complex trade rules. To reduce these risks, CBP uses strategies such as capacity building, trade intelligence, and international verification. These efforts involve working with industry partners, other government agencies, and foreign governments to identify fraud, verify product origins, and improve compliance.

Why this is important:

These strategies help protect American manufacturers, promote fair competition, and ensure imported textiles meet U.S. trade laws. By preventing fraud and enforcing regulations, CBP supports a stronger economy and a more secure global supply chain.

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