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As the voice of the apparel and footwear industry, we work tirelessly to showcase and protect the important jobs we create in the U.S. and around the world. Learn what’s going on in the industry by keeping up with our news and advocacy efforts.

Browse our most recent press releases, letters, and comments.

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May. 29, 2025

Joint Industry White House Letter on Damaging Tariffs

AAFA, CFDA, FDRA, SFIA, and USFIA share perspectives on the damaging tariffs with President Donald Trump.

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June 13, 2025

AAFA Asks for OECD to Restart Guidelines Process

AAFA with other associations requested for the USG to advocate for OECD to restart or delay the process around the “Guidelines for Countering Illicit Trade in Counterfeit Goods on Online Marketplaces” workstream.

TOPICS: Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

6/13/2025 12:00:00 AM

June 2, 2025

AAFA/FLA Urge Jordan to Support ILO Better Work Program

AAFA/FLA urge Jordan to support ILO-IFC Better Work & Workers Center.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

6/2/2025 12:00:00 AM

May 29, 2025

Joint Industry White House Letter on Damaging Tariffs

AAFA, CFDA, FDRA, SFIA, and USFIA share perspectives on the damaging tariffs with President Donald Trump.

TOPICS: Tariffs, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

5/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

May 21, 2025

AAFA Submits Comment to MPCA on PFAS Reporting

AAFA submits comment to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) on the scope, timeline, and data privacy of PFAS reporting.

TOPICS: Product Safety, Chemical Management, Sustainability, Environmental, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

5/21/2025 12:00:00 AM

May 20, 2025

AAFA/FLA Urge Improved Labor Rights in Bangladesh

AAFA and FLA urge Bangladesh interim government to resolve labor rights issues.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

5/20/2025 12:00:00 AM

May 19, 2025

AAFA Opposes USTR's Proposed Fees on Shipping Equipment

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) submitted comments opposing U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)'s proposed fees on shipping containers, chassis, and ship-to-shore cranes.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

5/19/2025 12:00:00 AM