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As the voice of the apparel and footwear industry, we work tirelessly to showcase and protect the important jobs we create in the U.S. and around the world. Learn what’s going on in the industry by keeping up with our news and advocacy efforts.

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Apr. 17, 2026

AAFA Publishes Guide to Protect Workers from Heat Stress

This guidance is intended to provide practical and actionable recommendations that can be operationalized in supply chains to implement policies and procedures to both mitigate and prevent excessive heat days and to protect workers.

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Apr. 17, 2026

AAFA Publishes Guide to Protect Workers from Heat Stress

This guidance is intended to provide practical and actionable recommendations that can be operationalized in supply chains to implement policies and procedures to both mitigate and prevent excessive heat days and to protect workers.

TOPICS: Social Responsibility, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

4/17/2026 12:00:00 AM

Apr. 15, 2026

Comments on Section 301 Investigation on Excess Capacity

AAFA submitted comments to USTR on Section 301 investigation on excess capacity.

TOPICS: Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

4/15/2026 12:00:00 AM

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.

TOPICS: Sourcing, Customs, Supply Chain, Social Responsibility, Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

4/15/2026 12:00:00 AM

Apr. 13, 2026

AAFA Submits Comments to CARB on SB 253 Implementation

AAFA responds to the California Air Resources Board's request for feedback on greenhouse gas emissions reporting requirements under SB 253.

TOPICS: Sustainability, Environmental, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Traceability

TYPE: Letters and Comments

4/13/2026 12:00:00 AM

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.

TOPICS: Customs, Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

4/13/2026 12:00:00 AM

Apr. 7, 2026

AAFA Joins Letter of Support to House Leadership

AAFA joined a cross-industry letter with 18 associations to Congressional Leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives to ask for support to move HR 4930 forward in the legislative process.

TOPICS: Anti-counterfeits, Logistics, Product Safety, Counterfeits, Brand Protection, Customs, Trade, Intellectual Property

TYPE: Letters and Comments

4/7/2026 12:00:00 AM