AAFA advocates for clearly defined and transparent trade, logistics, customs, and manufacturing policies that benefit our industry while raising awareness of our industry’s impactful contributions to the American and global economy.
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Apr. 22, 2022
AAFA has joined forces with other leading organizations to unify the fashion industry’s efforts in accelerating transformative change to address the climate crisis.
May. 17, 2022
AAFA testified today before the International Trade Commission (ITC) existing policies impacting the competitiveness of U.S. Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ’s) and their impact on AAFA members.
May. 11, 2022
AAFA Submitted Comments to NY legislature on S.6291/A.7063: An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the use of PFAS substances in common apparel.
May. 03, 2022
AAFA joined 270 signers in a letter to Congressional Leadership with recommendations for the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) reauthorization in the Bipartisan Innovation Act.
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Here’s where you’ll find pre-prepared letters and e-mails to send your legislators on the most pressing trade issues for our industry today. NEW! Support tariff relief in coordination with COVID-19 stimulus efforts.
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This resource provides regular updates as AAFA members look for options to support the people affected by the tragedy in Ukraine.
Traceability, transparency, and circularity aren’t just goals for the future. As our efforts accelerate, the following organizations and programs are making a difference today and every day.
The Supplier Resource Hub houses case studies, white papers, special articles, and more as developed by AAFA supplier members.
The AAFA team is dedicated to providing you with timely coronavirus (COVID-19) resources to help protect your teams, your consumers, and your supply chains.
AAFA’s member-only Sourcing Profiles equip members with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions when considering new regions and new countries.
AAFA has forged Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements with strategic partners around the world to collaborate on reducing trade barriers, sharing best practices, and promoting innovation on behalf of our members.
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July 27, 2022 05:30 PM
Join us as we meet in Pittsburgh, July 27 - 29, in conjunction with the Social Responsibility & Environmental Committee Meetings.
TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade
TYPE: In-Person Event
LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA
May 18, 2022 02:00 PM
AAFA will facilitate a discussion of best practices to address the shipping crisis.
Members Only
TYPE: Committee
LOCATION: Online
May 20, 2022 01:00 PM
Join us for a member only briefing to review CBP’s IP enforcement procedures.
TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade
May 24, 2022 10:00 AM
Discuss pending trade and regulatory matters critical for the apparel and footwear industry.
LOCATION: Washington, DC
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Before the government implements changes to various compliance processes, agencies often solicit comments, offering industry opportunities to provide feedback on the impact of proposed rule or process changes. AAFA provides comments on behalf of the industry. We also encourage you to submit comments directly. Here is where we share the requests for comments by agency and by deadline.
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An engaging three-day event you won't want to miss.