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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FEATURED

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

Product Safety & Compliance Conference. February 2-3, 2027, Long Beach, CA.
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Oct. 1, 2026 12:00 PM

Social Responsibility Committee Bi-Weekly Call

Bi-Weekly AAFA Social Responsibility Committee call to discuss the latest CSR issues facing the industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

10/1/2026 12:00:00 PM

Oct. 5, 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

10/5/2026 11:00:00 AM

Oct. 7, 2026 04:00 PM

AAFA Board of Directors Meeting Fall 2026

The Fall Board of Directors meeting will take place at New Balance Headquarters in Boston, MA on October 7-8, 2026.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: In-Person Event

LOCATION: Boston, MA

10/7/2026 4:00:00 PM

Oct. 13, 2026 03:00 PM

Trade and Customs Committee Monthly Call

Review the issues of the day and discuss Committee plans over the coming months.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

10/13/2026 3:00:00 PM

Oct. 19, 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

10/19/2026 11:00:00 AM

Oct. 20, 2026 08:30 AM

Vietnam: Apparel & Footwear Compliance Conference

AAFA returns to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam!

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Supply Chain

TYPE: In-Person Event

LOCATION: Ho Chi Minh City

10/20/2026 8:30:00 AM

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

Sep. 01, 2026

AAFA Applauds Congressional Passage of Two-Year Extension of AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP Programs

AAFA applauds two year extension of the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act and the AGOA Extension Act.

Sep. 23, 2026

AAFA Signs Letter to USTR on Section 301 Vessel Fees

AAFA joined a letter to USTR urging extension of the current suspension of the Section 301 vessel fees.

Sep. 15, 2026

AAFA Submits Comments on PFAS Regulation in New Mexico

AAFA submits comments to the New Mexico Environment Department on exemptions for PFAS in products under the PFAS Protection Act. AAFA calls for exemptions for personal protective equipment and products made with recycled content.

Sep. 11, 2026

AAFA Signs Letter Opposing Secondary Tariffs

AAFA signed a joint letter to Congress opposing secondary tariff authority in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.

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

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Nov. 16, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: The State of Bangladesh: Sourcing Times Report Insights

An executive debrief on how Bangladesh is evolving as a strategic apparel sourcing region, exploring its challenges, resilience and innovation.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

11/16/2026 2:00:00 PM

Nov. 18, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: Preparing for EUFLR: Supply Chain Evidence & Intelligence

Learn how brands can strengthen supply chain evidence, improve supply chain intelligence and prepare for evolving regulatory expectations.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

11/18/2026 2:00:00 PM