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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. 08, 2025

AAFA Applauds USTR on 2024 Review of Notorious Markets and Reiterates Need for Accelerated Efforts

AAFA applauds USTR for Notorious Markets report, reiterates need for accelerated efforts and collaboration.

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Jan. 13, 2025

AAFA Provides Testimony Regarding WA HB 1107

AAFA provided testimony on January 13 sharing our concerns on Washington HB 1107 - Concerning environmental impacts of fashion.

TOPICS: Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/13/2025 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 13, 2025

AAFA Signs onto Coalition Letter Opposing WA HB1107

AAFA signed onto a business coalition letter opposing Washington HB 1107 - Concerning environmental impacts of fashion.

TOPICS: Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/13/2025 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 8, 2025

AAFA Applauds USTR on 2024 Review of Notorious Markets and Reiterates Need for Accelerated Efforts

AAFA applauds USTR for Notorious Markets report, reiterates need for accelerated efforts and collaboration.

TOPICS: Anti-counterfeits, Counterfeits, Brand Protection, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

1/8/2025 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 8, 2025

AAFA Submits Comments to USTR on Section 301 Investigation on Nicaragua

AAFA submitted comments to the U.S. Trade Representative in connection with its investigation on Nicaragua’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Labor Rights, Human Rights, and Rule of Law.

TOPICS: Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/8/2025 12:00:00 AM

Dec. 19, 2024

Cross-Industry Groups Send IP Letter to Pres-elect Trump

Fifteen associations gathered to ask President-elect Trump to resume focus on tackling the illicit trafficking of counterfeit goods and protect IP in the first 100 days of his administration.

TOPICS: Product Safety, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

12/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

Dec. 19, 2024

Multi Industry Letter Urges IP Protection and Raises Counterfeit Concerns as Immediate Trump Admin

A cross-industry group of IP rights owners sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump focused on counterfeit goods and IP priorities.

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Trade, Intellectual Property, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

12/19/2024 12:00:00 AM