US-India Trade Talks: Piyush Goyal says the deal will be finalized once the U.S. offers India a preferential tariff rate versus competitors—textiles are a key example of how FTA/LDC advantages have shifted. Ghana Textile Deal: Olive Africa Partners Fashions will acquire TexStyles Ghana and the Woodin brand from Vlisco, keeping TexStyles operating in Ghana under existing management. Bangladesh Leather Reform: The government unveiled an integrated plan to revive leather by tightening tannery compliance, mandating Leather Working Group certification, and building a “Bangladesh Leather” brand for higher-value exports. France vs China Fast-Fashion: China threatened retaliatory measures unless France repeals ultra-fast-fashion penalty charges, escalating a trade dispute tied to Shein/Temu-style imports. Retail/Home Textiles: HTT’s Top 50 Retailers report flags resilience after tariff shocks but highlights sharp declines at Big Lots and others, while Amazon and value-focused players gained. Sustainability & Recycling: A U.S. upcycling nonprofit says it has diverted 130+ tons of household fibers to new products, reflecting growing reuse demand. Cotton Revival Effort: Eastern Uganda is pushing to revive cotton farming as production has fallen about 40% over a decade. Fashion/Heritage: A museum appeal in Coleraine seeks stories from shirt-factory women, while National Trust opens free heritage access in parts of England.