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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Mar. 22, 2021
Industry associations jointly applaud today’s announcement of a global approach to end the campaign of oppression against Uyghurs and other ethnic Muslim minorities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
Apr. 14, 2021
AAFA joined dozens of organization in urging Congress to pass the DRIVE Safe Act, which would address the current trucker shortage gripping the country by safely expanding the pool of drivers available.
Apr. 08, 2021
AAFA and the U.S.-India Business Council sent a joint letter to India’s Bureau of Indian Standards regarding new laws that will negatively impact global footwear companies.
Mar. 25, 2021
Announcing the AAFA American Image Award honorees to be celebrated virtually on June 21. Celebrating Fashion's Future, the 2021 honorees exemplify leadership, excellence, and outstanding achievement in all sectors of the apparel and footwear industry
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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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May 25, 2021 01:00 PM
Join us virtually on May 25 and 26!
TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade
TYPE: Virtual Event
LOCATION: Online
Apr. 15, 2021 12:00 PM
Weekly AAFA Social Responsibility Committee call to discuss the latest CSR issues facing the industry
Members Only
TYPE: Committee
LOCATION: Conference Call
Apr. 20, 2021 01:00 PM
Bi-weekly member-only calls on the coronavirus and how it impacts your business
Apr. 22, 2021 12:00 PM
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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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Apr. 20, 2021 02:00 PM
Join AAFA’s Policy Team for part three of this three-part AAFA member-only webinar series.
TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, Brand Protection
TYPE: Webinar
May 13, 2021 02:00 PM
IDFL will discuss the relationship of polyester filling with product performance, the traceability process, and a quick review of the US labeling and
TOPICS: S.T
May 20, 2021 02:00 PM
This webinar will launch the new AAFA/WRAP guidance on addressing forced labor issues as part of supply chain due diligence.
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An engaging three-day event you won't want to miss.