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Apparel And Footwear Industry urges swift congressional approval of USMCA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 4, 2019 – The American Apparel & Footwear Association announced its full support for quick passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today. “Our North American apparel and footwear value chain is an integral component of the future of our industry. USMCA provides the stability and predictability that...

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AAFA cautions president against terminating NAFTA prior to implementation of USMCA

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – December 2, 2018 – Rick Helfenbein, president and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, cautions the Trump administration against terminating the North American Free Trade Agreement prior to the ratification and implementation of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, following reports that they will give a...

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AAFA CEO Welcomes Trilateral NAFTA

American Apparel & Footwear Association President and CEO Rick Helfenbein welcomed the announcement that NAFTA would continue to be a trilateral agreement in a statement today. “This shows that all three countries recognize the importance of the trilateral trading arrangement that has been fostered and supported by NAFTA during the past 24...

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Canada minister wears 'Keep calm and negotiate NAFTA' to Washington talks

Canada's Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, showing off her waggish side, wore a t-shirt with the words "Keep calm and negotiate NAFTA" on it to Washington for high level continental trade talks Wednesday. The minister was spotted at the Ottawa airport late Tuesday sporting the white shirt as she walked to the gate to catch her flight. A photo...

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Apparel and Footwear Group expresses need for NAFTA to remain trilateral; support U.S. jobs and regional trade

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – August 27, 2018 – Rick Helfenbein, president and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, welcomed the conclusion of bilateral talks with Mexico on NAFTA and emphasized the need for Canada to be a part of any final agreement. Helfenbein also highlighted the need for the industry to be able to review the details...

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U.S. Fashion Industry Association Releases Fourth Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study

The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) has released its fourth annual Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study, surveying 34 executives from leading fashion and apparel brands, retailers, importers and wholesalers. Although there is optimism about the five-year outlook for the fashion industry, many executives are reluctant about...