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AAFA welcomes USTR’S Notorious Markets Report - one tool in an urgent effort to curb counterfeits

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) praised today’s release of the 2021 Review of Notorious Markets by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). Unsafe counterfeits lurk everywhere we turn, including a number of trusted, and emerging, e-commerce platforms. Year over year, we are pleased that USTR — and other...

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Industry implores Administration to provide longer-lasting tariff exemptions on essential PPE

The American Apparel & Footwear Association responded to this afternoon’s announcement that the U.S. Trade Representative will adopt an interim extension of exclusions on Section 301 tariffs on U.S. imports of “certain medical-care products.” Many types of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face masks, have been set to expire on Sept....

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AAFA welcomes expansion of USTR leadership with Bianchi confirmation as Deputy USTR

The American Apparel & Footwear Association welcomed the Senate’s confirmation of Sarah Bianchi as a Deputy United States Trade Representative today. Bianchi will work closely with the apparel and footwear industry, with portfolios covering Asia, Africa, Investment, Services, Textiles, and Industrial Competitiveness. “Sarah Bianchi brings a...

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AAFA welcomes confirmation of Jayme White for Deputy USTR role

The American Apparel & Footwear Association welcomed the Senate’s confirmation of Jayme White as a Deputy United States Trade Representative today. White will work closely with the apparel and footwear industry, with portfolios covering the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East, labor, and environment. “Jayme White is a highly qualified...

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AAFA applauds tariff relief on crucial PPE product

American Apparel & Footwear Association president and CEO Steve Lamar welcomed today's announcement by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), extending tariff exclusions for imports of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): "We are thrilled that the Biden Administration has taken action to extend the Section 301 exclusions...

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AAFA calls out Amazon in Notorious Markets Submission; Encourages USTR to expand report to include domestic markets

For the second year running, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has included foreign domains owned and operated by Amazon.com, Inc., in its submission for the 2019 Special 301 Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets. Managed by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the report identifies foreign physical and online...

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AAFA Lists Certain Amazon Marketplaces in Notorious Markets Submission to USTR

The American Apparel & Footwear Association included certain Amazon marketplaces in its submission to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) identifying foreign markets that facilitate the sale of counterfeits. The submission was part of USTR’s 2018 Special 301 Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets, which identifies...

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AAFA praises release of USTR notorious markets report

January 12, 2018 – Today the American Apparel & Footwear Association praised the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) following the release of the 2017 Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets. The annual report identifies physical and online marketplaces that reportedly engage in and facilitate substantial copyright piracy...