AAFA, FLA flag concerns with upcoming Cambodian NGO audit
The AAFA and FLA, representing hundreds of buyers from the US, Europe and Canada, have written to the Cambodian government…
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IAF, ITMF convention 2024 to focus on apparel, textile decarbonisation
Visitors to the ITMF and IAF Convention 2024 can expect to hear from insiders at Spanish retail group Inditex, manufacturer…
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Industry groups call for proactive US-allied trade agenda in open letter
In a display of unity, a coalition of industry associations and trade groups have penned an open letter to the…
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US apparel industry against higher tariffs on apparel imports
The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA), the National Retail Federation (NRF), the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), and the…
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AAFA backs ‘overdue’ GSP renewal
Steve Lamar, president and CEO of AAFA, believes the GSP has always had bipartisan support. He added that the record-long…
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US apparel sector backs 16-Year AGOA term for sustained growth on China swerve
Senators Chris Coons and James Risch have earned praise from the AAFA for their introduction of the AGOA Renewal and…
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US apparel, textile sectors urge united front on illicit trade crackdown
The organisation say it is important to acknowledge input from all parties and coordinated efforts with importers for effective enforcement.…
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US apparel sector urges Bangladesh to end wage protest arrests
AAFA president and CEO Stephen Lamar is seeking the withdrawal of these threats and detentions while advocating for accountability for…
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AAFA seeks urgent HOPE/HELP renewal to support Haiti apparel sector
The AAFA stressed the importance of the US government continuing to support measures such as the Hope/Help trade programme which…
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AAFA urges Biden to intervene on labour issues to avoid US port gridlock
The AAFA wants the administration to “immediately engage” in the ongoing labour contract negotiations involving the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA)…
