Trade, Logistics, & Manufacturing

AAFA advocates for clearly defined and transparent trade, logistics, customs, and manufacturing policies that benefit our industry while raising awareness of our industry’s impactful contributions to the American and global economy.

Tools & Resources

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Tariffs by State

These one pagers provide a quick analysis of tariffs paid on U.S. imports from across the globe, state by state, in 2024.

Tariffs by State

These one pagers provide a quick analysis of tariffs paid on U.S. imports from across the globe, state by state, in 2024.

Sourcing in New Countries

AAFA’s member-only Sourcing Profiles equip members with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions when considering new regions and new countries.

Selling in New Countries

AAFA's members-only country profiles address the key features that are unique to a country but necessary for foreign businesses to understand when looking to sell within that country's borders.

AAFA Education Foundation Schools

Students from these schools are eligible to compete for scholarships under AAFA’s contributions to the Fashion Scholarship Fund

Events

Traceability & Sustainability Conference. July 8-9, Denver, CO.
H T M Lgrid Tiles

May 5, 2026 10:00 AM

Trade and Customs Committee May 2026 Meeting

Discuss pending trade and regulatory matters critical for the apparel and footwear industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Washington, DC

5/5/2026 10:00:00 AM

May 5, 2026 01:00 PM

Briefing: Fibre Fragmentation with The Microfibre Consortium

The Microfibre Consortium explores fibre fragments as a systemic challenge that requires shared responsibility and coordinated action.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Supply Chain

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

5/5/2026 1:00:00 PM

May 6, 2026 08:00 AM

AAFA Trade and Customs Lobby Day

AAFA will hold a lobby day for the Trade Policy Committee.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Washington, DC

5/6/2026 8:00:00 AM

May 11, 2026 11:00 AM

Brands General Counsels Committee Monthly Call

Please join us to discuss the issues impacting the industry as well as learn about breaking issues that could impact your company from AAFA staff.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

5/11/2026 11:00:00 AM

May 12, 2026 11:00 AM

Brand Protection Council Monthly Call

Join us for monthly Brand Protection Council calls to discuss the latest brand protection, counterfeit, and intellectual property rights issues.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

5/12/2026 11:00:00 AM

May 18, 2026 12:00 PM

AAFA Member-Only Call on Tariffs

Please join AAFA’s Policy Team for a weekly update on the state of the Trump tariffs.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

5/18/2026 12:00:00 PM

Legislative Action Center

Here’s where you’ll find pre-prepared letters and e-mails to send your legislators on the most pressing issues for our industry today.

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News

FEATURED

Feb. 20, 2026

AAFA Reacts to Supreme Court Tariff Decision, Urges Expeditious Refunds

Industry reacts to the Supreme Court Decision on the IEEPA tariffs.

Apr. 28, 2026

AAFA Testifies at Section 301 Forced Labor Hearing

AAFA testifies, on behalf of the Forced Labor Working Group, at the USTR Section 301 Forced Labor Hearing.

Apr. 15, 2026

Comments on U.S. Section 301 Investigation on Forced Labor

AAFA-supported Forced Labor Working Group submits comments on Section 301 investigation on forced labor.

Apr. 15, 2026

Comments on Section 301 Investigation on Excess Capacity

AAFA submitted comments to USTR on Section 301 investigation on excess capacity.

Learning Center

AAFA offers its recorded events, webinars, and lunch and learn programs on-demand for your convenience. Covering a range of innovative concepts and successful business practices, these recordings provide intelligence and action items to help your business succeed.

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Webinars

H T M Lgrid Tiles

May 4, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: Navigating IEEPA Tariff Refunds

Learn to assess tariff exposure and pursue duty refunds at scale, including how to handle stacked tariffs and build defensible import data with AI.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

5/4/2026 2:00:00 PM