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What makes Bangladesh-made clothing so cheap? Add to ...

When countries such as Canada ditched import duties and quotas on garments from Bangladesh a decade ago, the country became the go-to apparel producer. Retailers such as grocer Loblaw Cos., which makes some of its Joe Fresh apparel, are drawn to the country for its low cost and large pools of cheap labour.

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