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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.

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Sep. 23, 2026

AAFA Signs Letter to USTR on Section 301 Vessel Fees

AAFA joined a letter to USTR urging extension of the current suspension of the Section 301 vessel fees.

TOPICS: Anti-counterfeits, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

9/23/2026 12:00:00 AM

Sep. 21, 2026

AAFA Files Comments to the European Commission’s Watch List

The American Apparel & Footwear Association made an initial submission to the European Commission’s Public Consultation on the 2027 Counterfeit and Piracy Watch List.

TOPICS: Anti-counterfeits, Labeling, Product Safety, Counterfeits, Brand Protection, Environmental, Sourcing, Customs, Intellectual Property, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

9/21/2026 12:00:00 AM

Sep. 18, 2026

AAFA Continues Challenge Against SB-707 PRO Selection Despite Injunction Denial

A statement from AAFA President and CEO, Steve Lamar.

TOPICS: Sustainability, Environmental, Sourcing, Supply Chain, AAFA News, Traceability

TYPE: Press Releases

9/18/2026 12:00:00 AM

Sep. 16, 2026

AAFA Launches Heat Stress Toolkit to Protect Workers from Extreme Temperatures

The AAFA Heat Stress Toolkit is an open industry resource for widespread efforts to protect workers.

TOPICS: Sustainability, Environmental, Supply Chain, Social Responsibility, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

9/16/2026 12:00:00 AM

Sep. 15, 2026

AAFA Submits Comments on PFAS Regulation in New Mexico

AAFA submits comments to the New Mexico Environment Department on exemptions for PFAS in products under the PFAS Protection Act. AAFA calls for exemptions for personal protective equipment and products made with recycled content.

TOPICS: Product Safety, Chemical Management, Sustainability, Environmental, Trade, AAFA News, State and Local

TYPE: Letters and Comments

9/15/2026 12:00:00 AM

Sep. 11, 2026

AAFA Signs Letter Opposing Secondary Tariffs

AAFA signed a joint letter to Congress opposing secondary tariff authority in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.

TOPICS: Customs, Supply Chain, Tariffs, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

9/11/2026 12:00:00 AM