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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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Mar. 06, 2026

AAFA Announces Board of Directors Leadership Changes

AAFA welcomes its new Board of Directors including Chair Joe Preston.

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Apr. 15, 2026

Comments on U.S. Section 301 Investigation on Forced Labor

AAFA-supported Forced Labor Working Group submits comments on Section 301 investigation on forced labor.

TOPICS: Sourcing, Customs, Supply Chain, Social Responsibility, Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

4/15/2026 12:00:00 AM

Apr. 13, 2026

AAFA Submits Comments to CARB on SB 253 Implementation

AAFA responds to the California Air Resources Board's request for feedback on greenhouse gas emissions reporting requirements under SB 253.

TOPICS: Sustainability, Environmental, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Traceability

TYPE: Letters and Comments

4/13/2026 12:00:00 AM

Apr. 13, 2026

AAFA Submits Comments to the ITC on China PNTR

AAFA submitted comments to the International Trade Commission regarding its investigation, Effects on the U.S. Economy of Revoking China’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status.

TOPICS: Customs, Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

4/13/2026 12:00:00 AM

Apr. 7, 2026

AAFA Joins Letter of Support to House Leadership

AAFA joined a cross-industry letter with 18 associations to Congressional Leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives to ask for support to move HR 4930 forward in the legislative process.

TOPICS: Anti-counterfeits, Logistics, Product Safety, Counterfeits, Brand Protection, Customs, Trade, Intellectual Property

TYPE: Letters and Comments

4/7/2026 12:00:00 AM

Mar. 31, 2026

AAFA Urges Protection of 902–928 MHz Band

AAFA warns that changes to the 902–928 MHz band would disrupt RFID systems, raise costs, and harm supply chains, urging use of alternative spectrum for PNT.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Manufacturing

TYPE: Letters and Comments

3/31/2026 12:00:00 AM

Mar. 10, 2026

AAFA & NCTO Submit Joint Comment on Maryland PFAS Legislation

AAFA & NCTO submitted a joint letter to the Maryland Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee and House Health and Environment & Transportation Committee hearings sharing our concerns with SB 686/HB1022 as drafted.

TOPICS: Environmental, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

3/10/2026 12:00:00 AM