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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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Jan. 13, 2026

AAFA Applauds House Passage of Three Year Extension of AGOA and Haiti HOPE HELP Programs

AAFA celebrates passage of the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act and the AGOA Extension Act by the House of Representatives with bipartisan support.

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Jan. 15, 2026

AAFA Testifies on WA HB 1420

AAFA Testifies on Washington State's Textile EPR Bill.

TOPICS: Product Safety, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/15/2026 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 13, 2026

AAFA Applauds House Passage of Three Year Extension of AGOA and Haiti HOPE HELP Programs

AAFA celebrates passage of the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act and the AGOA Extension Act by the House of Representatives with bipartisan support.

TOPICS: Sourcing, Customs, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

1/13/2026 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 12, 2026

AAFA Unites the Fashion Industry for the 50th American Image Awards

AAFA announces American Image Awards honorees.

TOPICS: Brand Protection, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

1/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 9, 2026

Joint Association Letter to Congress Urging Renewal of AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP

AAFA, FDRA, NRF, OIA, RILA, and USFIA sent a letter to House Leadership urging prompt reauthorization of AGOA, and Haiti HOPE/HELP.

TOPICS: Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/9/2026 12:00:00 AM

Dec. 17, 2025

U.S. Footwear Industry Urges USG End Japanese Footwear TRQs

U.S. footwear industry urges U.S. government to end Japanese TRQs restricting U.S. exports of leather footwear to Japan

TOPICS: Sourcing, Tariffs, Trade, Manufacturing

TYPE: Letters and Comments

12/17/2025 12:00:00 AM

Dec. 11, 2025

AAFA Sends Letter Regarding the EU Omnibus Proposal

AAFA sends a letter to EU legislators regarding the proposed Omnibus amendments to key corporate sustainability regulations, including CSRD and CSDDD.

TOPICS: Sustainability, Environmental, Supply Chain, Social Responsibility, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

12/11/2025 12:00:00 AM