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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Jan. 21, 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

1/21/2026 12:00:00 PM

Jan. 26, 2026 12:00 PM

AAFA Member-Only Call on Tariffs

Please join AAFA’s Policy Team for an update on the state of the Trump tariffs.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

1/26/2026 12:00:00 PM

Jan. 29, 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

1/29/2026 12:00:00 PM

Feb. 3, 2026 07:30 AM

Environmental Committee February 2026 Meeting

The Committee discusses sustainability issues facing the industry and develops innovative solutions to meet those challenges.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Long Beach, CA

2/3/2026 7:30:00 AM

Feb. 5, 2026 08:00 AM

Social Responsibility Committee February 2026 Meeting

The Committee discusses CSR issues and develops tools, policies, and best practices to help companies address those challenges.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Long Beach, CA

2/5/2026 8:00:00 AM

Feb. 10, 2026 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

2/10/2026 11:00:00 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

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.

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.

Jan. 09, 2026

Joint Association Letter to Congress Urging Renewal of AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP

AAFA, FDRA, NRF, OIA, RILA, and USFIA sent a letter to House Leadership urging prompt reauthorization of AGOA, and Haiti HOPE/HELP.

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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Feb. 11, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: Ethical Sourcing & U.S. Customs Pre-Validation with AI

Use AI to cut supplier vetting from weeks to minutes, ensure ethical sourcing, and secure U.S. Customs pre-clearance with digital Product Passports.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Supply Chain

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

2/11/2026 2:00:00 PM