With the phase-out of the MFA, increased Chinese exports to the US at first could hurt Bangladesh exports, and there may be some decline in US imports from Bangladesh, but not to a large extent, says a US textile expert. Bangladesh exports to Europe are likely to increase, offsetting the decline of exports to the US. It is possible that with the end of the MFA, eventually the textile and apparel industry in Bangladesh may get smaller. In the short run, it places a very heavy burden on the workers, says Howard Rosen, executive director of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Coalition.
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