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House passes one-year AGOA extension in funding package headed to Trump’s desk ow.ly/zEHk106u2nI

Greer says U.S., India ‘papering’ trade deal; Goyal says details to come soon ow.ly/umW7106u2sU

Whether you are joining us this week in CA, next month in D.C., this spring in Baltimore & NYC, or this summer in Denver – it’s time to map it all out with aafaglobal.org/Events. Don’t hesitate to ask us what’s the best fit for your needs & travel budget! #FashionForward

"From cotton to consumer there is a tightly woven supply chain that binds together a network of workers, farmers, and employers throughout Mexico, the U.S., & Canada." #USMCA powers American jobs, investments, and regional trade! @BeffRae #SmartTrade: ow.ly/3ywZ50XC0Pn

A government shutdown won’t stop AAFA from pushing forward on #SmartTrade — our work to move the needle on fair, forward-looking trade policies continues.

AAFA is calling on Congress & the Administration to extend the lapsed #Haiti HOPE/HELP and #AGOA programs, retroactively, on behalf of our export markets & essential diversification: bit.ly/42Oh6qQ #SmartTrade @BeffRae

AAFA has spent two years championing AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP. Even with the lapse, our resolve is clear: we’ll keep pressing for renewal before the year ends. #SmartTrade #AGOA #HaitiHopeHelp @bloomberg @Jimwyss bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

We know the lapse of AGOA is frustrating and confusing for the hard workers of the apparel and footwear industry, but make no mistake — we remain committed to securing this critical program’s renewal. #SmartTrade #AGOA

April 14-15, AAFA looks forward to bringing the industry together for the 2026 #AAFASmartTrade Conference, hosted with Under Armour, Inc. in Baltimore! Register to gather around shared perspectives and priorities for healthy supply chains: aafaglobal.org/smarttrade26

Today on Capitol Hill, AAFA joined the @WePayTheTariffs coalition to advocate for #SmartTrade policies and remind Congress that #TariffsHurt American businesses and consumers. @BeffRae

This #NationalUniformDay we thank all members and stakeholders that contribute to dressing hard working Americans! Healthcare workers, those in hospitality, our military, and so many more each and every day. #Scrubs #StyleAndService #MadeInUSA #BerryAmendement #ProductSafety

The African Growth and Opportunity Act, a cornerstone of US-Africa trade for 25 years, is set to expire on Sept. 30. The US should act now to renew AGOA and protect decades of economic progress for the US and Africa. Read our full letter to Congress 👇 uschamber.com/international/…

AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP need to be renewed urgently by Congress! “The lack of certainty that these programmes will be renewed, as Congress waits to the very last moment, has already stymied investment opportunities.” @juststyle ow.ly/42gY50WRecy

AAFA and @CFDA welcome the new U.S.-EU trade framework and urge future trade deals to include non-stacking tariff rules so American families & businesses aren’t taxed multiple times on the same goods. #SmartTrade #TariffsAreTaxes ow.ly/NPbb50WJGbJ

Agenda now available for AAFA’s Western Hemisphere Apparel & Footwear Compliance Conference on Nov. 20 in Guatemala City. Explore sessions, speakers & key compliance insights. Don’t miss it! ow.ly/8pP450WHOVH

American families are paying the price for back-to-school essentials. The sharpest increases from 2021 rates include: ▪️Water bottles: up from 3.2% to 50.5% ▪️Ballpoint pens: now taxed at 0.8 cents each + 35.5%, up from 10.5% ▪️Pencils: 14 cents per 144 pencils + 26.5%, up from 4.6% ▪️Backpacks: up from 23.5% to as high as 49.1%

"The constant cycle of deadline delays and vague deal terms surrounding the imposition of US tariffs on China is continuing to stifle innovation, strategic decision-making, & long-term growth..." @SteveWonk #TariffsHurt #TariffsAreTaxes #SmartTrade ow.ly/rNCz50WFaHF

With 11 days until August 1, AAFA is keeping the industry informed as global trade negotiations take shape. Get the AAFA Weekly Brief each Tuesday & talk to us about access to our #TradePolicy Committee. bit.ly/40vf4L9 #TradeWar #TariffsAreTaxes #AdvocacyThatFits

If these high tariff rates are allowed to persist, these runway looks today are going to be replaced with runaway prices tomorrow - @SteveWonk @Axios #TariffsHurt #TariffsAreTaxes ow.ly/Ol8O50WnAYW

AAFA will host Practical Approaches to Made in USA, supported by the National Industries for the Blind @Natindblind & @SourceAmerica, on September 4 in Alexandria, VA. Join us! aafaglobal.org/USA25 #MadeInAmerica #AmericanFashion #DomesticFashion #MadeInUSA #SmartTrade