Trade and Customs Committee

The Trade and Customs Committee serves as the principal “eyes and ears” for AAFA on trade, customs, and other legislative and regulatory matters at national and international levels. It directs lobbying and advocacy responses for matters affecting the U.S. apparel and footwear industry. It advises the Board and Executive Committee on policy positions. A confidentiality agreement is required for participation on the committee. If you work for a member company and would like to join the committee, please download, sign, and return the confidentiality agreement to membership@aafaglobal.org.

Committee Leadership

There’s no question that public policy continues to have an impact on the apparel and footwear industry.  When it comes to trade policy, AAFA is at the forefront of these discussions – helping to frame the issues, encouraging collaboration on industrywide challenges, and advocating for policies that moves the industry forward.

-- Hun Quach, 2023 Trade and Customs Committee Chair

AAFA’s Trade Committee is a leading voice for a policy agenda help the industry, team members, and guests thrive. In a dynamic and rapidly changing world, this work has perhaps never been more critical.

-- Hana Greenberg, 2023 Trade Policy Committee Vice Chair

Want to join this committee? Add it to your committee selections in your profile or please download, sign, and return the confidentiality agreement Membership at membership@aafaglobal.org.

Committee Members

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Staff Liaison

Beth Hughes, Vice President, Trade & Customs Policy

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