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

AAFA Product Safety and Compliance Seminar, February 14-15, 2024
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Oct. 4, 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

10/4/2023 11:00:00 AM

Oct. 11, 2023 04:00 PM

AAFA Board of Directors Meeting Fall 2023

The Fall Board of Directors meeting will take place at lululemon headquarters in Vancouver, BC, Canada on October 11-12, 2023

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: In-Person Event

LOCATION: Vancouver, BC

10/11/2023 4:00:00 PM

Oct. 16, 2023 01:00 PM

Briefing: The Sourcing Environment in Myanmar

Member-only briefing to learn about the current sourcing environment in Myanmar, including the labor rights situation in the country.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

10/16/2023 1:00:00 PM

Oct. 17, 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

10/17/2023 3:00:00 PM

Oct. 18, 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

10/18/2023 11:00:00 AM

Oct. 19, 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

10/19/2023 12:00:00 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

Sep. 26, 2023

AAFA Celebrates SHOP SAFE Act Introduction

AAFA applauds introduction of the SHOP SAFE Act by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)

Sep. 26, 2023

AAFA Celebrates SHOP SAFE Act Introduction

AAFA applauds introduction of the SHOP SAFE Act by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)

Sep. 25, 2023

AAFA Signs Letter on EU-US Trade Disputes

AAFA signed a joint letter to President Biden and President Ursula von der Leyen calling to permanently remove the retaliatory tariffs on products unrelated to the steel and aluminum and WTO Large Civil Aircraft disputes.

Sep. 22, 2023

AAFA Urges CBP to Keep Trade Flowing During Gov’t Shutdown

AAFA joined dozens of industry groups to urge U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to keep trade flowing during any possible government shutdown.

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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