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Related Keywords: Canada, finalization process, free trade access markets, International Trade and Industry Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, Mexico, Peru, priority market access, Trans – Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), US

The Trans – Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) which according to International Trade and Industry Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed will help the nation gain priority market access, especially to the four new free trade access markets as soon as it is in force is close to its finalization process.

The minister justifies this delay in signing of the deal by saying that there were still several technical details that needed to be ironed out before any conclusions can be made. This includes the legal scrubbing and the finalisation of related schedule.

Related Keywords: alpaca, expotextil, fleece, fur, jockey plaza, lima, magali silva, mincetur, ministry of foreign exchange and commerce, Peru, Textile

Peru is home to 90% of the alpaca population worldwide therefore the animal fiber which is lustrous and silky natural fiber proves to be a great export for the nation´s economy. This year, as of June fine alpaca products created a US$ 72.6 million revenue, according to El Comercio.

It is one of the finest luxury fibers in the world. Baby alpaca—so silky soft and velvety smooth to the touch it was once reserved for Inca royalty.

Related Keywords: Agriculture, Andean trade preferences, Business, clothing, comexperu, non traditional exports, Peru, Textile

Non-traditional exports from Peru are expected to post a 15 percent growth in 2014 from last year, mainly driven by shipments of agricultural products, clothing exports, and other value-added products. This trend of exports will help Peru find new niches in the modern economy, according to the country’s Foreign Trade Society (ComexPeru) In its latest report released, Comex found the non-traditional sectors which showed the highest pick up in the overall exports this year are agriculture, textile and clothing activities.

Related Keywords: Alternative, clothing, fair trade, Peru, Peruvian organic cotton, spring collection

Peruvian textile makers and Alternative has entered into partnership to create fair-trade clothing. The "Made in Peru" project is the result of this partnership. Alternative, taps into Peru’s ancient textile tradition for its 2014 spring collection. The eco-fashion brand has created six new sustainable fabrics derived from a single type of organic cotton. Cotton originated from Peru 2500 BC and in Pre-Incan times, said Erik Joule, President and Chief Merchandising Officer of Alternative.