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

FEATURED

CSR Guidance: Safe Factory Operations post COVID-19

This document provides guidance to factories on how to safely resume operations post COVID-19.

CSR Guidance: Safe Factory Operations post COVID-19

This document provides guidance to factories on how to safely resume operations post COVID-19.

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.

MOU Partners

AAFA has forged Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreements with strategic partners around the world to collaborate on reducing trade barriers, sharing best practices, and promoting innovation on behalf of our members.

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

International Apparel & Footwear Compliance Conference, December 11, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Dec. 3, 2024 10:00 AM

Trade and Customs Committee December 2024 Meeting

Discuss pending trade and regulatory matters critical for the apparel and footwear industry.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Washington, DC

12/3/2024 10:00:00 AM

Dec. 4, 2024 08:00 AM

AAFA Trade & Customs and Brand Protection Lobby Day

AAFA will hold a lobby day for the Trade and Customs Committee and Brand Protection Council meeting attendees

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Washington

12/4/2024 8:00:00 AM

Dec. 5, 2024 10:00 AM

Brand Protection Council December 2024 Meeting

Discuss the latest brand protection, counterfeit, and intellectual property rights issues.

Members Only

TOPICS: Brand Protection, Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Washington, DC

12/5/2024 10:00:00 AM

Dec. 16, 2024 11:00 AM

Brands General Counsels Committee Virtual Office Hour

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

12/16/2024 11:00:00 AM

Dec. 17, 2024 02:00 PM

Briefing: The Laws Trump Might Use to Justify Tariffs

Please join us for a member-only deep dive into the various mechanisms that President-elect Donald Trump may use to implement tariffs on U.S. imports.

Members Only

TOPICS: Supply Chain, Trade

TYPE: Committee

LOCATION: Online

12/17/2024 2:00:00 PM

Dec. 18, 2024 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

12/18/2024 12:00:00 PM

Legislative Action Center

Access pre-prepared letters and e-mails to send your legislators on the most pressing trade issues for our industry today. Letters include urging Congress to retroactively renew both the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) Programs. Let us help you contact Congress!

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News

FEATURED

Nov. 19, 2024

AAFA Urges ILA and USMX to Restart Negotiations and Biden to Protect Global Shipping in Red Sea

AAFA sent a letter to President Biden urging protection of international shipping lanes in the Red Sea plus a letter urging ILA-USMX negotiations.

Nov. 19, 2024

AAFA Urges ILA and USMX to Restart Negotiations and Biden to Protect Global Shipping in Red Sea

AAFA sent a letter to President Biden urging protection of international shipping lanes in the Red Sea plus a letter urging ILA-USMX negotiations.

Nov. 19, 2024

AAFA Sends Letter to Biden to Protect Shipping in the Red Sea

AAFA sent a letter to the Biden administration asking them to increase efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea.

Nov. 14, 2024

AAFA Comments on CBP Forced Labor Portal

AAFA/NRF/RILA/USFIA question time estimates for using CBP Forced Labor Portal.

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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