Through advocacy, AAFA strives to open U.S. and foreign markets, while assisting AAFA members in understanding and navigating complex trade rules.
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Jan. 13, 2021
Joint statement from AAFA, NRF, RILA, and USFIA on today’s blanket Withhold Release Order impacting all cotton and cotton products from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).
Jan. 20, 2021
AAFA welcomed President Joseph Biden’s move to require face masks on federal property in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and suggests Governors and Mayors around the country follow the President’s lead.
Jan. 14, 2021
AAFA praised today’s release of the 2020 Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
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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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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.
These schools have fulfilled the criteria to qualify as AAFA Affiliate Schools.
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 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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Mar. 10, 2021 11:30 AM
Join senior level executives virtually at the Executive Summit!
TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, Brand Protection
TYPE: Virtual Event
LOCATION: Online
Jan. 28, 2021 12:00 PM
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
Feb. 2, 2021 01:00 PM
Bi-weekly member-only calls on the coronavirus and how it impacts your business
TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade
Feb. 2, 2021 03:00 PM
Review the issues of the day and discuss Committee plans over the coming months.
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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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Feb. 4, 2021 04:00 PM
Hear from RSM and MMG what is hot in M&A, examining emerging trends from all sides.
TYPE: Webinar
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An engaging three-day event you won't want to miss.