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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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Feb. 20, 2026

AAFA Reacts to Supreme Court Tariff Decision, Urges Expeditious Refunds

Industry reacts to the Supreme Court Decision on the IEEPA tariffs.

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Feb. 20, 2026

AAFA Reacts to Supreme Court Tariff Decision, Urges Expeditious Refunds

Industry reacts to the Supreme Court Decision on the IEEPA tariffs.

TOPICS: Sourcing, Customs, Tariffs, Trade, Manufacturing, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

2/20/2026 12:00:00 AM

Feb. 19, 2026

AAFA Welcomes Announcement of The Berry Amendment Caucus

Industry welcomes this critical action in supporting the Berry Amendment.

TOPICS: Sourcing, Customs, Trade, Manufacturing, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

2/19/2026 12:00:00 AM

Feb. 4, 2026

AAFA Testifies on WA SB 6174

AAFA provided testimony to the Senate version of Washington State's textile EPR bill, encouraging continued stakeholder engagement.

TOPICS: State and Local

TYPE: Letters and Comments

2/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

Feb. 4, 2026

Study Finds 41 Percent of Counterfeit Apparel, Footwear, Accessory Products Tested Failed Safety

Joint AAFA and Intertek study of counterfeits reveals alarming evidence that counterfeit apparel, footwear, and accessory products present serious chemical and product safety hazards to consumers.

TOPICS: Product Safety, Chemical Management, Counterfeits, Brand Protection, Trademarks, AAFA News

TYPE: Tools & Research, Press Releases

2/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

Feb. 3, 2026

Industry Recognizes Progress with Enactment of AGOA and Haiti HOPE HELP Programs

Industry welcomes this critical retroactive extension but calls on Congress to make progress on a long-term extension before December 31.

TOPICS: Sourcing, Customs, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

2/3/2026 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 30, 2026

AAFA Submits Comment to DTSC on Microplastics

AAFA submits comment to DTSC on its proposed addition of microplastics to the candidate chemicals list.

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

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/30/2026 12:00:00 AM