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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. 25, 2025

AAFA Submits Letter to NY DEC on PFAS in Apparel Law

AAFA submits letter to NY DEC to provide feedback on its proposed rulemaking on the PFAS in apparel law.

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

TYPE: Letters and Comments

9/25/2025 12:00:00 AM

Sep. 22, 2025

AAFA Congratulates New USPTO Director

AAFA welcomes Mr. Squires as the new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director and highlights several priorities in a letter.

TOPICS: Anti-counterfeits, Brand Protection, Trade, Intellectual Property, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

9/22/2025 12:00:00 AM

Sep. 15, 2025

AAFA Submits Letter in Response to DOJ RFI

AAFA submits letter in response to the Department of Justice's Request for Information regarding state laws significantly and adversely affecting the national economy or interstate commerce.

TOPICS: Labeling, Product Safety, Sustainability, Environmental, Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

9/15/2025 12:00:00 AM

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