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

FEATURED

CSR Guidance: Safe Factory Operations post COVID-19

This document provides guidance to factories on how to safely resume operations post COVID-19.

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.

CSR Guidance: Safe Factory Operations post COVID-19

This document provides guidance to factories on how to safely resume operations post COVID-19.

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.

MOU Partners

AAFA has forged Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements with strategic partners around the world to collaborate on reducing trade barriers, sharing best practices, and promoting innovation on behalf of our members.

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

Global Supply Chain and Trade Conference, May 6-7, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Mar. 17, 2025 11:00 AM

Brands General Counsels Committee Virtual Office Hour

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

3/17/2025 11:00:00 AM

Mar. 19, 2025 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

3/19/2025 12:00:00 PM

Mar. 20, 2025 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

3/20/2025 12:00:00 PM

Apr. 2, 2025 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

4/2/2025 11:00:00 AM

Apr. 3, 2025 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

4/3/2025 12:00:00 PM

Apr. 8, 2025 10:00 AM

Trade and Customs Committee April 2025 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

4/8/2025 10:00:00 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

FEATURED

Mar. 11, 2025

AAFA and FLA Call for Defense of the Bureau of International Labor Affairs

AAFA and FLA sent joint letter to U.S. Secretary of Labor to support ILAB and its programs to defend workers.

Mar. 11, 2025

AAFA Submits Comments to USTR on Unfair Trade Practices

AAFA submitted comments to the U.S. Trade Representative citing unfair trade practices by our trading partners while highlighting the concern of future tariff action on key sourcing countries.

Mar. 11, 2025

AAFA and FLA Call for Defense of the Bureau of International Labor Affairs

AAFA and FLA sent joint letter to U.S. Secretary of Labor to support ILAB and its programs to defend workers.

Mar. 11, 2025

AAFA/FLA Urge U.S. Government to Preserve & Promote ILAB

AAFA/FLA urge the U.S. government to preserve and promote the Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).

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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