Trade, Logistics, & Manufacturing

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.

Tools & Resources

FEATURED

CSR Guidance: Safe Factory Operations post COVID-19

This document provides guidance to factories on how to safely resume operations post COVID-19.

Service Providers: Supplier Connection Hub

The Supplier Connection Hub houses pre-recorded Solution Sessions, case studies, white papers, and more as developed by AAFA supplier members.

CSR Guidance: Safe Factory Operations post COVID-19

This document provides guidance to factories on how to safely resume operations post COVID-19.

Sourcing in New Countries

AAFA’s member-only Sourcing Profiles equip members with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions when considering new regions and new countries.

MOU Partners

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.

Selling in New Countries

AAFA's members-only country profiles address the key features that are unique to a country but necessary for foreign businesses to understand when looking to sell within that country's borders.

AAFA Education Foundation Schools

Students from these schools are eligible to compete for scholarships under AAFA’s contributions to the Fashion Scholarship Fund

Events

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June 5, 2023 02:00 PM

AAFA Monthly Member-Only Shipping Roundtable

AAFA will facilitate a discussion of best practices to address ongoing shipping issues.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

6/5/2023 2:00:00 PM

June 8, 2023 12:00 PM

Social Responsibility Committee Bi-Weekly Call

Bi-Weekly AAFA Social Responsibility Committee call to discuss the latest CSR issues facing the industry

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

6/8/2023 12:00:00 PM

June 13, 2023 09:30 AM

2023 Footwear Workshop

Global issues are on the rise. Meet us in Portland, OR to discuss footwear issues that are essential for safety and compliance.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Brand Protection, Trade

TYPE: In-Person Event

LOCATION: Portland, OR

6/13/2023 9:30:00 AM

June 21, 2023 08:45 AM

Brand Protection Council Meeting

A meeting of the Brand Protection Council prior to the  AAFA Brand Protection Seminar.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: New York, NY

6/21/2023 8:45:00 AM

June 22, 2023 11:00 AM

AAFA Monthly Labeling Modernization Working Group Call

Discuss strategy and next steps on AAFA Digital Labeling Initiative.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

6/22/2023 11:00:00 AM

June 27, 2023 03:00 PM

Trade Policy Committee Monthly Call

Review the issues of the day and discuss Committee plans over the coming months.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

6/27/2023 3:00:00 PM

Legislative Action Center

Access pre-prepared letters and e-mails to send your legislators on the most pressing supply chain issues for our industry today. Letters include urging Congress to pass the GSP “Refund-Only Bill” and retroactively renew both the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) Programs. Let us help you contact Congress!

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News

FEATURED

Jan. 17, 2023

Joint Industry Study Flags Negative Impacts of Section 301 Tariffs on Americans

AAFA, FDRA, RILA, NRF, and USFIA publish a study that calls out detrimental economic impacts of Section 301 tariffs.

May. 22, 2023

AAFA Submits Comments on Environment Trade Practices to CBP

AAFA, NRF, RILA, and USFIA provided joint comments to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regarding environmentally friendly trade practices and supply chains.

May. 22, 2023

AAFA Submits Comments on Green Trade to CBP

AAFA provided comments to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on facilitation benefits and other incentives to promote environmentally friendly trade practices and supply chains.

May. 18, 2023

AAFA Provides Comments on ME’s Third Draft PFAS Reporting Rule

AAFA provided written comments on Maine’s third draft of the Chapter 90: Products Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances proposed rule.

Learning Center

AAFA offers its recorded events, webinars, and lunch and learn programs on-demand for your convenience. Covering a range of innovative concepts and successful business practices, these recordings provide intelligence and action items to help your business succeed.

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Webinars

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