Most Of The Manufacturing Of Shoes And Garments In The United States Still Rely On Imports.

The clothing and Footwear Association of America recently released a statistical report on clothing and footwear, focusing on data related to consumption, production, employment, import and retail prices in 2013.

"In 2013, the footwear industry continued to advance at full speed."

AAFA chairman and CEO

"The footwear industry in 2013 has contributed over 361 billion dollars to the US economy, which is more valuable than cars, drinks, toys or any other industry."

"In fact, the average per capita in 2013

People spend 1141 dollars on 64 clothes and 7.5 pairs of shoes.

The US made in 2011 and continued to 2013, the United States clothing manufacturing increased by 6.2%, and the American shoe manufacturing increased by 8.5%.

Despite the increase in manufacturing in the United States, more than 97% of the domestic footwear and clothing imported from the United States depend on imports.

Therefore, Hu urged the US Congress and the Obama administration to act immediately on trade legislation and trade agreements to help 4 million domestic footwear industry workers and 316 million consumers.

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