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…
American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)
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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…
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Apparel sector urges US to phase in new tariffs, boost predictability
The US apparel sector's recommendation comes in response to a comment sought by the USTR for the 2026 National Trade…
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Tariff delays choke growth as industry demands clear US-China trade terms
The AAFA’s reaction is a response to the recent executive order by President Trump, which extends the temporary reduction of…
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Jordan urged to keep labour initiatives to ensure garment worker safety
A letter was sent on behalf of fashion buyers, urging the King's government and relevant parties to fully support the…
