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Spandex Gets AAFA Hot Around the Collar
At issue is whether or not spandex should be exempt from CPSC flammability testing requirements.
Long Island Boutique Owner Arrested in $40M Luxury Counterfeit Bust
"A simple $10 sweatshirt—you put the Chanel brand on it, it sells for $5,300," Nassau County Police…
Blindsided by Tariffs? Not if This Bipartisan Bill Goes Through
"Our tariff policy has run amok over the past few years and this is a welcome step in the right direction,"…
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New Legal Twist Rocks ‘Cargo Collusion’ Case
A Swiss ocean carrier said it could face criminal sanctions in its home country if it complies with a…
$700 Million Might Be Coming for Tariff-Hit Importers
The proposed Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) "Refund-Only" Bill could put money back in importers'…
Toss China Tariffs, Industry Urges Trade Court
Four trade groups jointly criticized the U.S. Trade Representative's "insufficient response" to tariff…
America’s Paying $140-Million-a-Day Tariff Bill
While the Biden administration drags its heels on taking action, the cost of Trump tariffs is piling up for…
USTR Tariff Filing ‘Raises More Questions Than Answers’: AAFA
"I think what this document does is it shows that...their mind was already made up," Steve Lamar said of the…
The End of Trump-Era China Tariffs Could Be Coming Soon
The Biden administration could announce actions regarding the Section 301 tariffs as early as this week…
AAFA on AGOA: Africa ‘Logical’ Choice for Brands Fleeing China
Firms want reassurance on trade benefits "to grow a vertical, responsible, and competitive industry in Africa…
Why Fashion’s ‘Acutely’ Worried About SEC’s Climate Disclosure Proposal
The AAFA is asking the SEC to give brands an additional one to three years to comply with Scope 1 and 2…
‘Hand Wringing’ and ‘Finger Pointing’ Define US-China Trade
Topping the complex geopolitical issues dividing the world's two superpowers are punitive tariffs passed down…
China’s Policies ‘Raise Strong Concerns’: USTR Report
The report said the U.S. is closely monitoring China's progress in implementing its commitments under the…
Levi’s Chip Bergh on Leadership, Distribution and Scaling Circularity
At the AAFA's American Image Awards, Levi's CEO Chip Bergh reflected on the challenges and triumphs of…
Counterfeits Crammed With Toxic Chemicals, AAFA Says
One tested product had 600 times the limit for cadmium, a toxic heavy metal that damages kidneys, bones and…