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

The Next Moves: Bold Ideas, Smart Futures. AAFA Executive Summit, Washington, DC, March 4-6, 2026.
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Feb. 18, 2026 12:00 PM

AAFA Monthly Member-Only Shipping Roundtable

Learn and discuss the latest transportation and logistics issues affecting the industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

2/18/2026 12:00:00 PM

Feb. 23, 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

2/23/2026 11:00:00 AM

Feb. 23, 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

2/23/2026 12:00:00 PM

Feb. 25, 2026 11:00 AM

WIPO Update for AAFA and ACG Members

AAFA is partnering with WIPO and ACG to host a virtual discussion on WIPO ALERT, WIPO ALERT-PAY and the WIPO Customs Recordation & Information System.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

2/25/2026 11:00:00 AM

Feb. 26, 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

2/26/2026 12:00:00 PM

Mar. 3, 2026 08:00 AM

AAFA BOD Lobby Day

AAFA will hold a lobby day for AAFA's Board of Directors to advocate on industry issues regarding trade and customs policy.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Washington, DC

3/3/2026 8:00:00 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

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Feb. 03, 2026

Industry Recognizes Progress with Enactment of AGOA and Haiti HOPE HELP Programs

Industry welcomes this critical retroactive extension but calls on Congress to make progress on a long-term extension before December 31.

Feb. 03, 2026

Industry Recognizes Progress with Enactment of AGOA and Haiti HOPE HELP Programs

Industry welcomes this critical retroactive extension but calls on Congress to make progress on a long-term extension before December 31.

Jan. 15, 2026

AAFA Testifies on WA HB 1420

AAFA Testifies on Washington State's Textile EPR Bill.

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.

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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Apr. 1, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: The Contract-to-Cash Playbook: Reducing Freight Cost Leakage

How Shippers reduce freight cost leakage by aligning contracts, operations, and finance across detention, demurrage, and accessorial charges.

TOPICS: Trade

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

4/1/2026 2:00:00 PM