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Trump doesn't see a need to bring back textile manufacturing to the US

President Donald Trump has stressed that his US tariff policies, impacting global trade and supply chains across several industries and financial markets, are intended to encourage and support domestic manufacturing of advanced technology and defense equipment, not consumer goods like t-shirts or sneakers. Talking with reporters prior to...

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AAFA updates restricted substance list, further enhancing safety standards

The American Apparel & Footwear Association has published the 25th edition of its Restricted Substance List (RSL), a publicly available resource for both members of the public as well as the wider industry. Serving as a comprehensive reference, the RSL outlines all banned and restricted chemicals in finished apparel, footwear, accessories, and...

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AAFA fights Amazon counterfeits

The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) is cracking down on Amazon counterfeits. The fashion industry trade group, which represents over 1000 brands ranging from Gap to Target, is recommending that five Amazon sites be added to the U.S. government's list of Notorious Markets. The list documents both online and brick-and-mortar...

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AAFA Veteran Stephen Lamar Laces up to lead the organization

The American Apparel & Footwear Association announced today that Rick Helfenbein will step down from his role as President and CEO on December 31, 2019. Current Executive Vice President Stephen Lamar will become the association’s President and CEO on January 1, 2020. "Rick Helfenbein has been a true friend and advocate for the apparel and...

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AAFA sets record straight regarding claims the administration is protecting American consumers this holiday

The American Apparel & Footwear Association today clarified that analysis of the Tranche 4A and 4B lists of products, which will be hit with an additional 10% tariff on September 1 and December 15, shows that: 77% of all apparel, footwear, and home textile products imported to the U.S. from China will be hit with an additional 10% tariff on...

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Apparel and footwear industry labels proposed tariffs on Mexico ‘unfathomable’

The American Apparel & Footwear Association questioned the use of tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico in a statement this morning. "By imposing escalating tariffs on Mexico, our second largest export market and third largest trading partner, President Trump has again chosen to increase taxes on U.S. businesses, American workers, and American...

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APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY CONDEMNS LATEST TARIFF ESCALATION

The American Apparel & Footwear Association strongly condemns the announcement that the Trump administration plans to increase tariffs on U.S. imports from China, as referenced by the President via Twitter earlier today. “We strongly oppose the President’s announcement that he will continue to penalize American families, and add additional...

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Notorious Markets report calls out Alibaba on counterfeit affiliations

The U.S. government is taking a stand against counterfeits. In a release by the American Apparel & Footwear Association, it was made clear that the U.S. government had sent a “strong warning” to Alibaba to clean up its act on counterfeits. The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has been upset about this issue for a while. “AAFA...

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Juanita Duggan leaves AAFA after 1 year as CEO

Los Angeles - The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) is looking for a new chief executive officer. The AAFA is looking to replace Juanita Duggan, who served as the association’s president and CEO for a little over a year. At the position, she oversaw design and selection of a new office in Washington D.C. among other duties. “Under...

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Rebecca Minkoff to be honoured by AAFA

Accessories and ready-to-wear designer Rebecca Minkoff has been chosen as the American Apparel and Footwear Association’s Designer of the Year at its annual American Image Awards. Taking place on May 16, the black-tie gala will also honour Wes Card, chief executive officer of The Jones Group, who will receive the Man of the Year award,...