AAFA study finds 41% of counterfeit apparel, footwear fails safety test
The American Apparel and Footwear Association and quality assurance provider, Intertek, released a new study, “Unboxing Fake Fashion Unleashing Real…
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AAFA applauds AGOA Extension Act, Haiti Lift Program enaction
The announcement sees the restoration of the critical trade preference programs that lapsed on 30 September 2025. For 25 years,…
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US apparel sector concerned by Trump threat of 100% Canada tariffs
Earlier this month, Canada negotiated an agreement to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower import taxes…
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US apparel sector backs Nicaragua tariffs on supply chain risks
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has confirmed plans to introduce phased tariff increases on imports from Nicaragua…
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US textile sector applauds renewal of AGOA, HOPE/HELP trade agreements
AGOA, which initially enacted in 2000, expired on 30 September 2025. This initiative provides qualifying sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free entry to the…
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US textile sector applauds Taiwan’s steps to protect workers
The Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF) announcement urges the Taiwan textile industry, starting 1 January to adopt a policy that includes…
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US apparel sector welcomes steps to boost El Salvador, Guatemala trade
Under the frameworks, the US will remove reciprocal tariffs on products that qualify for the US/Dominican Republic-Central America FTA (CAFTA-DR).…
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Textile Renewal Alliance unveils new website as California EPR law approaches
The law obligates textile producers and importers to manage the end-of-life of apparel and textile items by joining and funding…
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Can Haiti apparel sector survive Hurricane Melissa, HOPE/HELP loss?
At least 30 people have died in Haiti after Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean earlier this week, according to…
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AAFA urges reassessment of newly implemented US port-fee regime
The association has welcomed plans by the US government to bolster the domestic shipbuilding industry, though. The new port-fee regime,…
