ISLAMABAD: The textile sector remains a central component of trade between Pakistan and the United States, with Pakistani exports of apparel to the US averaging more than USD4 billion annually over the past five years, the US Chargé d’Affaires said on Friday.
Speaking at an “Arts Entrepreneurship Showcase”, US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker said the two countries’ textile industries are closely linked, with much of Pakistan’s apparel production relying on American cotton.
She said Pakistan imports about USD800 million worth of US cotton and other raw materials each year, making the US the country’s second-largest cotton supplier.
“These supply chains stretch from American farms to Pakistani factories and ultimately to retail shelves around the world,” she said.
She also noted Pakistan’s role as a major producer of denim fabric and garments, saying many jeans sold in US stores are manufactured in Pakistan.
“Just look at a pair of Levi’s jeans for a powerful reminder that the US-Pakistan relationship is woven into the everyday lives of people in both countries,” she added.
She also highlighted broader US support for creative industries, describing them as a source of economic opportunity and entrepreneurship.
“The US has long believed in the power of creative industries to fuel progress and economic growth,” she said. “It has been part of our national identity since 1776.”
She added that American success in arts and design is driven by a culture that encourages experimentation and entrepreneurship.
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