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…
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US renewal of AGOA, HELP acts will ‘restore diversified sourcing’
Both measures are set to be reviewed by the House Ways and Means Committee on 10 December 2025. The African…
