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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Sep. 17, 2020
AAFA President and CEO Steve Lamar testified today as part of the House Ways and Means, Trade subcommittee hearing on “Enforcing the Ban on Imports Produced by Forced Labor in Xinjiang.”
AAFA President and CEO Steve Lamar’s testimony (as prepared for delivery) at the September 17, 2020 House Ways and Means Committee Trade Subcommittee hearing on “Enforcing the Ban on Imports Produced by Forced Labor in Xinjiang.”
Sep. 14, 2020
The Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule for Made in USA that is very similar to the standard that has existed for years, using the “all or virtually all” U.S.-made content requirement to use the Made in USA label. AAFA outlines in this comment t
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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.
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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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Sep. 23, 2020 04:00 PM
Take part in celebrating fashion's future on September 23 with esteemed honorees - Kenneth Cole, Ralph Lauren, Bravo's Project Runway, Brandon
TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, Brand Protection
TYPE: In-Person Event
LOCATION: Online
Sep. 18, 2020 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
Sep. 22, 2020 01:00 PM
Weekly member-only calls on the coronavirus and how it impacts your business
Sep. 24, 2020 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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Sep. 29, 2020 10:00 AM
Join episode 1 of our new virtual series as we discuss footwear issues in a 4 episode e-learning series!
TYPE: Webinar
Oct. 5, 2020 10:00 AM
Join episode 2 of our new virtual series as we discuss footwear issues in a 4 episode e-learning series!
Oct. 12, 2020 10:00 AM
Join episode 3 of our new virtual series as we discuss footwear issues in a 4 episode e-learning series!
TOPICS: Trade, Supply Chain
Oct. 19, 2020 10:00 AM
Join episode 4 of our new virtual series as we discuss footwear issues in a 4 episode e-learning series!
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