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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Mar. 28, 2023 02:00 PM

AAFA Member-Only Monthly Roundtable on the Shipping Crisis

AAFA will facilitate a discussion of best practices to address the shipping crisis.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

3/28/2023 2:00:00 PM

Apr. 6, 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

4/6/2023 12:00:00 PM

Apr. 11, 2023 11:00 AM

Brand Protection Council Monthly Call

Join us for monthly Brand Protection Council calls to discuss the latest brand protection, counterfeit, and intellectual property rights issues.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

4/11/2023 11:00:00 AM

Apr. 17, 2023 10:00 AM

Trade Policy Committee April 2023 Meeting

Discuss pending trade and regulatory matters critical for the apparel and footwear industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Washington, DC

4/17/2023 10:00:00 AM

Apr. 20, 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

4/20/2023 12:00:00 PM

Apr. 25, 2023 06:00 PM

American Image Awards 2023

Celebrate Fashion’s Future! AAFA is proud to team with the CFDA Foundation for the sixth consecutive year as our exclusive charity beneficiary.

TOPICS: Trade, Brand Protection, Supply Chain

TYPE: In-Person Event

LOCATION: New York, NY

4/25/2023 6:00:00 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.

Mar. 23, 2023

AAFA Provided Testimony on Minnesota SF 834

AAFA provided testimony to the MN Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Committee on SF 834.

Mar. 22, 2023

AAFA Submits Testimony on Rhode Island H 5673

AAFA provided testimony on H 5673 to the RI House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.

Mar. 15, 2023

AAFA Submits Testimony on Minnesota SF 834

AAFA provided testimony to the MN Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee on SF 834.

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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