Why fashion’s DPP challenge starts before the rules are final
The EU’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) is expected to change how product information is collected, managed and shared across the…
American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)
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AGOA, Haiti HOPE/HELP receive two-year extension
The move, adopted in a 370-48 vote as part of the latest Continuing Resolution to fund the US government, ensures…
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AAFA seeks clarity, fairness in Canada’s forced labour proposals
The association, which represents global apparel and footwear companies including those operating in Canada, submitted these recommendations as part of…
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US upholds 25% tariff on Brazilian footwear despite industry concerns
The final action, announced by Ambassador Jamieson Greer on 15 July 2026, comes at the direction of President Donald Trump,…
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Apparel, textile, retail trade bodies issue joint call for USMCA renewal
The call follows threats by US President Donald Trump not to renew the agreement on what he believes are trade…
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TradeBeyond to lead panel on traceability, compliance at AAFA conference
The event is organised by the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and will take place on 8-9 July at…
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H&M, Primark, Vinted back campaign to scale resale economy
In a joint business statement, the groups, which also include the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), Fashion for Good,…
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AAFA backs new bill targeting counterfeit goods at US borders
The proposed legislation, H.R. 4930, seeks to enhance CBP’s ability to share information with companies during intellectual property (IP) enforcement…
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AAFA takes legal action over California’s textile EPR rollout
In a LinkedIn post, AAFA president Steve Lamar said close followers of textile circularity have been “actively engaged or actively…
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AAFA urges stronger accountability for online counterfeit sales
AAFA president and CEO Steve Lamar said in a statement the organisation is “pleased” to see USTR, “recognise existing concerns…
