[20020909]RS20436_纺织品和服装贸易问题.pdf

1 CRS analyses and references to CRS reports on a wide variety of trade issues can be found inCRSs electronic briefing book on trade http:/www.congress.gov/brbk/html/ebtra1.html.2 United Nations, Industrial Development Organization. International Yearbook of IndustrialStatistics 2002. Vienna: 2002. p. 55.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20436Updated September 9, 2002Textile and Apparel Trade IssuesBernard A. GelbSpecialist in Industry EconomicsResources, Science, and Industry DivisionSummaryBecause of their importance to the U.S. economy and to many U.S. trade partners,textiles and apparel have been major issues in trade relations with a number of countriesand regions. In attempts to resolve conflicts between the interests of exporters andimporters, a number of agreements (multilateral and bilateral) have been signed over theyears generally restricting, the quantities of textiles and apparel traded. Developingcountries, whose exports have been limited, believe that developed countries haveunfairly delayed import liberalization, and continue to press for acceleratedimplementation of the phase-out of