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

Apr. 21, 2026 06:00 PM

American Image Awards 2026

Celebrate Fashion’s Future! AAFA is proud to team with the CFDA Foundation for the seventh consecutive year as our exclusive charity beneficiary.

TOPICS: Trade, Brand Protection, Supply Chain

TYPE: In-Person Event

LOCATION: New York, NY

4/21/2026 6:00:00 PM

Apr. 22, 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

4/22/2026 12:00:00 PM

Apr. 27, 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

4/27/2026 12:00:00 PM

Apr. 30, 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

4/30/2026 12:00:00 PM

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

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. 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.

Apr. 13, 2026

AAFA Submits Comments to the ITC on China PNTR

AAFA submitted comments to the International Trade Commission regarding its investigation, Effects on the U.S. Economy of Revoking China’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations Status.

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