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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Apr. 29, 2025 06:00 PM

American Image Awards 2025

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

4/29/2025 6:00:00 PM

May 1, 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

5/1/2025 12:00:00 PM

May 2, 2025 12:00 PM

AAFA Weekly 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

5/2/2025 12:00:00 PM

May 5, 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

5/5/2025 11:00:00 AM

May 9, 2025 12:00 PM

AAFA Weekly 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

5/9/2025 12:00:00 PM

May 15, 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

5/15/2025 12:00:00 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

Apr. 17, 2025

AAFA Reacts to USTR Determination on Section 301 Shipbuilding Proposal

AAFA warns of serious consequences over today's USTR announcement regarding its Section 301 investigation into China’s practices in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.

Apr. 25, 2025

AAFA Sends World IP Letter with Top 2025 Priorities

AAFA delivered a World IP letter to key Congressional leaders focused on intellectual property rights with the top brand protection priorities for 2025.

Apr. 23, 2025

AAFA Joins Over 100 Organizations in Support of ILAB

AAFA joins over 100 organizations in urging Secretary of Labor to restore full ILAB funding.

Apr. 18, 2025

AAFA Submits Comments to FTC on Digital Care Labeling

AAFA submits Federal Trade Commission comments regarding a petition to allow the use of digital labeling for the ‘Care Labeling’ Rule, aiming for better consumer information and accessibility, lower carbon footprints, enhanced product transparency.

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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