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As the voice of the apparel and footwear industry, we work tirelessly to showcase and protect the important jobs we create in the U.S. and around the world. Learn what’s going on in the industry by keeping up with our news and advocacy efforts.

Browse our most recent press releases, letters, and comments.

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Feb. 07, 2025

AAFA Reacts to Administration Actions Restricting USAID and Vital Foreign Assistance Programs

AAFA reacts to the risks around globe related to elimination of USAID.

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Feb. 7, 2025

AAFA and FLA Statement on Report Highlighting Responsible Recruitment Risks for Migrant Workers in T

AAFA and FLA respond to labor report and announce first meeting of a new working group in March 2025.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

2/7/2025 12:00:00 AM

Feb. 6, 2025

AAFA Releases V25 Restricted Substance List to Support Rigorous Safety Standards

AAFA publishes the 25th edition of the Restricted Substance List (RSL). As an open-industry resource available to both AAFA members and the broader community, the RSL supports the industry.

TOPICS: Product Safety, Chemical Management, Environmental, Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

2/6/2025 12:00:00 AM

Feb. 1, 2025

Industry Reacts to Announcement of Triple Tariffs During Period of Concerning Inflation

AAFA reacts to tariffs on all U.S. imports from Canada, China, and Mexico effective Tuesday, February 4.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

2/1/2025 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 30, 2025

AAFA Testimony on Washington State EPR Bill (HB1420)

AAFA provided testimony on January 30 sharing our concerns on Washington HB 1420 - Establishing producer responsibility for textiles.

TOPICS: Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/30/2025 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 28, 2025

AAFA & NCTO Comment on Maine’s CUU Process for PPE

AAFA and NCTO express concerns that Maine’s PFAS “currently unavoidable use” process is ineffective will negatively impact the supply personal protective equipment in the state.

TOPICS: Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/28/2025 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 28, 2025

AAFA Submits Testimony to the Senate for the hearing on the Panama Canal

AAFA Submitted testimony to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing examining the Panama Canal.

TOPICS: Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/28/2025 12:00:00 AM