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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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Jan. 20, 2021

Apparel and Footwear Industry Welcomes Biden Mask Mandate

AAFA welcomed President Joseph Biden’s move to require face masks on federal property in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and suggests Governors and Mayors around the country follow the President’s lead.

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Jan. 20, 2021

Apparel and Footwear Industry Welcomes Biden Mask Mandate

AAFA welcomed President Joseph Biden’s move to require face masks on federal property in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and suggests Governors and Mayors around the country follow the President’s lead.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

1/20/2021 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 14, 2021

AAFA Welcomes Notorious Markets Report by USTR

AAFA praised today’s release of the 2020 Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

1/14/2021 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 13, 2021

AAFA, NRF, RILA, and USFIA Statement on Ban of all Cotton from XUAR

Joint statement from AAFA, NRF, RILA, and USFIA on today’s blanket Withhold Release Order impacting all cotton and cotton products from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

1/13/2021 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 7, 2021

AAFA Submits Post-Hearing Comments to USTR on Vietnam's Currency Valuation

AAFA provided post-hearing comments to the U.S. Trade Representative regarding its Section 301 investigation on Vietnam’s acts, policies, and practices related to currency valuation.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/7/2021 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 7, 2021

Over 200 CEOs Send Letter to President Trump Not to Impose Tariffs on Vietnam

Over 200 company and association CEOs sent a letter asking President Trump not to impose punitive tariffs on goods from Vietnam.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Letters and Comments

1/7/2021 12:00:00 AM

Jan. 6, 2021

AAFA Rebukes Efforts to Disrupt American Democracy

AAFA rebukes violent assault on America's democracy and democratic values.

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade, AAFA News

TYPE: Press Releases

1/6/2021 12:00:00 AM