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Tariffs Plus Freight-Fee Fiasco ‘Wreaking Havoc on Supply Chains,’ AAFA Warns
Steve Lamar said China tariffs directly threaten the survival of thousands of businesses in the midst of…
Deputy USTR Jayme White ‘Has Seen What Trade Can Deliver’
AAFA's Steve Lamar noted that White, newly confirmed as deputy USTR, will work closely with the apparel and…
AAFA Links With Kenyan Manufacturer Group
The groups agreed to collaborate on policy areas of mutual interest to their membership through joint…
US Footwear Imports Shake Off Last Year’s Slump with 30% First-Half Surge
Imports from China were up 32.5 percent in the half to 611.9 million pairs, while Vietnam's rose 25.6 percent…
Why Fashion’s Welcoming the $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill
The bill will provide funds to revitalize the nation's roads, bridges and railways and help reconstitute a…
China Tariff Process Wildly Flawed, NRF, AAFA, FDRA Argue
USTR levied two of history's largest tax hikes on American consumers—with little input and insufficient…
‘Once-in-a-Generation Sourcing Shift’ Drives Apparel Imports Surge
In the half, Asian and Western Hemisphere nations flexed their production prowess following 2020's shutdowns…
Fashion and Retail Urge New China Trade Talks and Tariff Action
Tariffs took a backseat to the pandemic, but now a coalition is pressing America's leaders to "redouble…
This Weekend in Asia: Myanmar PM Settles In, Chaotic Bangladesh Reopening, Southern Vietnam Extends Lockdown
Major sourcing centers in Asia continue to struggle as they seek solutions to manufacturing slowdowns that…
Are Ocean Carriers Complying With Detention and Demurrage Rules? New Audit Finds Out
FMC's new audit program will analyze top ocean cargo carriers for compliance with agency rules on detention…
AAFA Criticized California’s Garment Worker Bill. Its Members Seem to Feel Differently.
Though AAFA panned a bill championing garment worker rights, members like Patagonia and Adidas don't seem to…
Haitian President’s Assassination Could Destabilize Apparel Sourcing
Haiti's airport is closed, a curfew has shuttered businesses, and trucking and delivery are on pause…
New Tariffs Slapped on Wide-Ranging Goods—But They’re Frozen for 6 Months
Fashion is staring down new tariffs on Spanish footwear, Indian jewelry, Turkish bed linens and more.
Nike Is Serious About Keeping Counterfeits From Getting Past Customs
Nike is donating proprietary technology to aid in authenticating merchandise and to prevent counterfeit…
‘Dupe Influencers’ Peddling Counterfeits on the Rise, AAFA Says
Social media stars are increasingly using their sway to steer consumers toward fake footwear, apparel and…