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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. 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.)

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Nov. 15, 2023

AAFA Joins Letter to Congress on MTB Reauthorization

AAFA joined over 200 organizations in a letter to Congressional Leaders calling for the reauthorization of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB).

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

11/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

Nov. 7, 2023

AAFA Joins Letter on the Importance of Strong Digital Trade Rules

AAFA joined over 40 associations in a letter to the White House calling for the U.S. to reverse its recent decision to withdraw support for WTO disciplines on digital trade.

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

11/7/2023 12:00:00 AM

Oct. 23, 2023

AAFA Submits Comments to USTR for 2024 National Trade Estimate Report

AAFA submitted comments to the U.S. Trade Representative outlining trade barriers facing the apparel, footwear and travel goods industry for inclusion in the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

10/23/2023 12:00:00 AM

Oct. 13, 2023

Major Brands Urge Strong Bangladesh Minimum Wage Review

15 major global brands sent a letter to the Bangladesh government urging a transparent minimum wage review that involves all stakeholders and that does not lead to any retaliation.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

10/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

Oct. 12, 2023

AAFA Leads Cross-Industry Letter to Advocate for SHOP SAFE

A diverse coalition of industry groups advocated for moving forward the SHOP SAFE Act to protect consumers, businesses and American workers from the harmful effects of counterfeit products sold online.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

10/12/2023 12:00:00 AM

Oct. 6, 2023

AAFA Files 2023 Notorious Markets Comments to USTR

In annual Notorious Markets comments filed with USTR, AAFA details costly efforts members undertake to defend legitimate products, against an overabundance of dangerous counterfeits.

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

10/6/2023 12:00:00 AM