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Hello ITM Alumni! We are excited to revitalize the ITM Alumni Network. We hope you can join us June 25th to share words of encouragement and advice to the outgoing class of 2020 as well as her from recruiter Amy Cole Connect! To help us stay connected please fill out this short survey: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeZMugxgxRzIUHfo9/viewform

The speakers highlighted the value of manufacturing apparel in the US and the international marketing of fashion that is made in America. https://www.facebook.com/1030604069/posts/10217118444326489?sfns=mo

ITM Professor Sonja Chapman's Testimony at the International Trade Commission in Washington, DC On June 24th, Professor Sonja Chapman testified at the public hearings held by the United States Trade Representative regarding the fourth tranche of proposed tariffs for goods originating in China. The hearings were held at the International Trade Commission in Washington D.C. Professor Chapman discussed the challenges that importers of infants and childrens apparel will face should a new round of tariffs be instituted against these products. Professor Chapman's testimony centered on the price sensitivity of childrenswear, categories of apparel that China dominates, and how that can limit sourcing choices for apparel importers. She discussed the potential harm to consumers in the form of rising prices.

Calling all students! Interested in forming a relationship with a mentor next school year? Please find attached link that includes the application to apply as well! Contact co-leader Carla Quatraro-D'Arcy if any questions! ... [email protected] http://www.fitnyc.edu/itm/mentoring.php Mentoring | Fashion Institute of Technology The Department of International Trade & Marketing’s ITM Mentoring Initiative .