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Apparel and Footwear Group Deeply Concerned with Trump’s Decision on $200B Tariffs

Rick Helfenbein, president and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association, questioned President Trump’s decision to move forward with a 10% tariff on approximately $200 billion worth of U.S. imports from China, including many consumer goods, such as backpacks, handbags, purses, wallets, baseball gloves, hats and leather and fur apparel, as well as textiles and machinery that are used for domestic manufacturing. While the association is thankful that the review ... [+]

Apparel, Foodwear Group Expresses Need for NAFTA to Remain Trilateral

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 ... [+]

American Apparel & Footwear Association tells Trump to “Wake Up!”

The American Apparel & Footwear Association’s President and CEO Rick Helfenbein released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement that he is directing the U.S. Trade Representative to consider an additional $100 billion in tariffs on U.S. imports from China. “It is time to wake up – we are being marched into ... [+]

Apparel and Footwear Industry Association Reacts to Trump Administration Tariff List

The American Apparel & Footwear Association welcomed the decision by the Trump administration to avoid taxing American consumers by excluding new tariffs on apparel, footwear, travel goods, and related products imported from China. The association’s President and CEO Rick Helfenbein released the following statement: “We are pleased with the administration’s decision to ... [+]

AAFA Praises Release of USTR Notorious Markets Report

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 and trademark counterfeiting. “The Out-of-Cycle Review of ... [+]

AAFA Supports TTP

The American Apparel & Footwear Association, a trade association representing more than 1,000 brands with members from across the entire fashion supply chain, says TPP will bring opportunities. The trade group  urges the Obama Administration and Congress to work together for timely approval, seamless implementation "With the TPP covering 40% of ... [+]

TTP Talks Concluded

Trade Groups Weigh In October 5, 2015 -  The American Apparel & Footwear Association today released the following statement regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement. "Free trade agreements have the potential to help U.S. industries, including ours, access new markets, new suppliers, and new customers. "The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement represents nearly ... [+]