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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.

Browse our most recent press releases, letters, and comments.

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May. 29, 2025

Joint Industry White House Letter on Damaging Tariffs

AAFA, CFDA, FDRA, SFIA, and USFIA share perspectives on the damaging tariffs with President Donald Trump.

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July 2, 2025

AAFA Joins American Combat Boot Alliance in Expressing Support for BOOTS Act

AAFA welcomed introduction of a measure to ensure that all combat boots supplied to the U.S. military are Made in USA in accordance with the Berry Amendment.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

7/2/2025 12:00:00 AM

July 1, 2025

AAFA Submits Letter Opposing MA H1032

AAFA submits letter sharing concerns with MA's H1032 - An Act.

TOPICS: Product Safety, Chemical Management, Sustainability, Environmental

TYPE: Letters and Comments

7/1/2025 12:00:00 AM

June 30, 2025

AAFA Submits Comments to USPTO re OECD Marketplace Guidelines

AAFA submitted comments to the USPTO regarding OECD's Draft Voluntary Guidelines for Countering Illicit Trade in Counterfeit Goods on Online Marketplaces.

TOPICS: Counterfeits, Brand Protection, Trademarks, Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

6/30/2025 12:00:00 AM

June 27, 2025

AAFA Joins Letter to CBP about In-Transit Provision and Relay Vessels

AAFA joined a multi-sector letter to Customs and Border Protection regarding ongoing challenges with the interpretation of the “in-transit” reciprocal tariff exclusion to date.

TOPICS: Tariffs, Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

6/27/2025 12:00:00 AM

June 17, 2025

AAFA Joins Letter to Agencies on Supply Chain Disruptions

AAFA joins letter to Transportation Sec. Duffy, Commerce Sec. Lutnick, and FMC’s Sola, warning of potential port congestion and supply chain disruptions.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Tariffs, Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

6/17/2025 12:00:00 AM

June 13, 2025

AAFA Asks for OECD to Restart Guidelines Process

AAFA with other associations requested for the USG to advocate for OECD to restart or delay the process around the “Guidelines for Countering Illicit Trade in Counterfeit Goods on Online Marketplaces” workstream.

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Trade

TYPE: Letters and Comments

6/13/2025 12:00:00 AM