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

Government Contractors Forum. September 15-16. Philadelphia, PA.
H T M Lgrid Tiles

Sep. 2, 2026 01:00 PM

Briefing: Impact of Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs

Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs and the Potential Impact on Forced Labor Enforcement Description.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

9/2/2026 1:00:00 PM

Sep. 3, 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

9/3/2026 12:00:00 PM

Sep. 14, 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

9/14/2026 11:00:00 AM

Sep. 15, 2026 03:00 PM

Trade and Customs Committee Monthly Call

Review the issues of the day and discuss Committee plans over the coming months.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Conference Call

9/15/2026 3:00:00 PM

Sep. 16, 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

9/16/2026 12:00:00 PM

Sep. 22, 2026 03:00 PM

AAFA Member-Only Briefing on U.S./China Summit

Join us for a member-only overview of the upcoming summit between U.S. President Trump and China President Xi in Washington, DC.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

9/22/2026 3:00:00 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

Sep. 01, 2026

AAFA Applauds Congressional Passage of Two-Year Extension of AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP Programs

AAFA applauds two year extension of the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act and the AGOA Extension Act.

Sep. 02, 2026

U.S. Business Community Urges Trump to Remain In/Fund ILO

U.S. business community urges Administration to Immediately Restore, & Continue, U.S. Funding for, and U.S. Participation in, the ILO.

Sep. 01, 2026

AAFA Applauds Congressional Passage of Two-Year Extension of AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP Programs

AAFA applauds two year extension of the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act and the AGOA Extension Act.

Aug. 26, 2026

AAFA Recommends CalRecycle Use the HTS to Define SB 707 Covered Products

In response to questions posed during CalRecycle's August workshop, AAFA recommends use of the HTS system to further define covered products under SB 707.

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

Sep. 2, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: CPSC eFiling Is Live: Certificate Chaos to Audit-Ready

Learn how importers can avoid delays by building scalable, audit-ready certificate data systems beyond spreadsheets.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

9/2/2026 2:00:00 PM

Sep. 23, 2026 02:00 PM

Webinar: The DPP Countdown: Is Your Product Data Ready?

Cut through DPP complexity. Learn what data you need, how to connect it across the value chain, and where to focus your readiness efforts now.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Webinar

LOCATION: Online

9/23/2026 2:00:00 PM