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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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Sep. 03, 2025

AAFA Urges Congress to Immediately Renew AGOA and Haiti HOPE HELP Before They Expire

AAFA calls on Congress to renew AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP before September 30.

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Sep. 3, 2025

AAFA Urges Congress to Immediately Renew AGOA and Haiti HOPE HELP Before They Expire

AAFA calls on Congress to renew AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP before September 30.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Tariffs, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

9/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

Sep. 2, 2025

Footwear and Apparel Group Gets Jump Start on Celebrating 250 Years of America

AAFA is a proud supporting partner of America250.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

9/2/2025 12:00:00 AM

Aug. 26, 2025

AAFA Submits Comments on OECD Marketplace Guidelines to PTO

AAFA submitted expansive comments to USPTO regarding draft OECD marketplace guidelines.

TOPICS: Anti-counterfeits, Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

8/26/2025 12:00:00 AM

Aug. 21, 2025

AAFA Plus the Council of Fashion Designers of America React to U.S.-EU Trade Framework

AAFA and CFDA applaud that the reciprocal rate is not-stacked on top of existing high most-favored nation (MFN) rates.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Tariffs, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

8/21/2025 12:00:00 AM

Aug. 18, 2025

AAFA Joins Support Letter for Customs Info Sharing Bill

AAFA joined 12 cross-industry trade associations, led by The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC), in a letter to applaud Congress on its bipartisan, bicameral push in the 119th Congress to curb counterfeit imports.

TOPICS: Anti-counterfeits, Product Safety, Brand Protection, Customs, Trade, Intellectual Property

TYPE: Letters and Comments

8/18/2025 12:00:00 AM

Aug. 12, 2025

Apparel and Footwear Industry Responds to the Suspension of the Heightened Tariffs on China

AAFA responds to extension of temporary reduction of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports from China.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Tariffs, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

8/12/2025 12:00:00 AM