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Browse our most recent press releases, letters & comments, press highlights. To view past Weekly Briefs, please visit the Weekly Brief Archive.

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Jan. 16, 2020

Apparel and Footwear Industry Applauds Passage of USMCA in Senate and Encourages Seamless Transition

AAFA hailed the passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by the Senate today, and encouraged President Donald J. Trump to sign the bill into law and implement the agreement quickly.

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Jan. 16, 2020

Apparel and Footwear Industry Applauds Passage of USMCA in Senate and Encourages Seamless Transition

AAFA hailed the passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by the Senate today, and encouraged President Donald J. Trump to sign the bill into law and implement the agreement quickly.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

1/16/2020 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 15, 2020

Industry Faces Limited Tariff Relief Following Signing of the Phase One Trade Deal with China

AAFA expresses disappointment that the ‘Phase One’ trade deal signed with China earlier today contains limited tariff relief for U.S. companies and consumers.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

1/15/2020 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 13, 2020

AAFA Submits Comments to Oppose New Tariffs on Imports from Europe

AAFA submitted additional comments, opposing further tariffs on imports from the European Union to resolve an unrelated aircraft subsidies dispute.

TOPICS: Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/13/2020 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 7, 2020

AAFA Testifies in Opposition to New Tariffs on Handbag Imports from France

AAFA testified in opposition to new tariffs proposed by the Trump administration on imports from the France to resolve an unrelated dispute on digital services.

TOPICS: Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/7/2020 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 6, 2020

AAFA Submits Comments to Oppose New Tariffs on Handbag Imports from France

AAFA submitted comments to oppose new tariffs proposed by the Trump administration on imports from France to resolve an unrelated dispute on digital services.

TOPICS: Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/6/2020 12:00:00 AM

Dec. 19, 2019

USMCA Passage in House a Positive Step Heading into 2020 According to AAFA

The American Apparel & Footwear Association welcomed the passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in the House of Representatives today, citing it as a positive development to close out the Congressional calendar.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

12/19/2019 12:00:00 AM