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‘Nuclear button’ for textiles: Proposed overhaul could threaten Berry Amendment

Oct 20, 2025 | Supply Chain

A proposed legislative change to the Berry Amendment, a cornerstone of U.S. defense procurement law for more than 75 years, could significantly narrow its domestic sourcing requirements – a shift that industry leaders warn may weaken America’s textile industrial base. Kim Glas, president & CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), says the  proposal stems from military frustrations about supply chain challenges and difficulties in procuring textile products.

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