The clothing and textile industries in the United States and Canada are likely to be affected significantly by the proposed free trade agreement now being considered by the two countries. This paper provides a comparison of the clothing and textile industries in the two nations as well as data on trade in this sector between the two. Potential implications of free trade in clothing and textiles are presented from the perspectives of manufacturers, retailers, policy makers, and consumers.
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