U.S. textile & apparel imports from China have more than doubled in value since China became a World Trade Organization (WTO) member. When joining the WTO, China agreed to a special textile safeguard mechanism applicable only to that country. This report: (1) describes the mechanism, (2) describes requests for safeguard action filed by U.S. producers & the results of these requests, & (3) evaluates U.S. agency procedures for transparency & accessibility. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.