AAFA CEO WELCOMES TRILATERAL NAFTA
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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – October 1, 2018 – American Apparel & Footwear Association President and CEO Rick Helfenbein welcomed the announcement that NAFTA would continue to be a trilateral agreement in a statement today.
“This shows that all three countries recognize the importance of the trilateral trading arrangement that has been fostered and supported by NAFTA during the past 24 years,” said Helfenbein. “We look forward to reviewing the text in detail with our members and determining the impact it will have on the highly integrated North American apparel, footwear, and textile supply chain. We also remind the Administration of the need to seamlessly implement this new agreement so that companies are able to adjust to the new trading rules.”
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers, which compete in the global market. Representing more than 1,000 world famous name brands, retailers, and manufacturers — AAFA is the trusted public policy and political voice of the apparel and footwear industry, its management and shareholders, its nearly four million U.S. workers, and its contribution of $384 billion in annual U.S. retail sales. AAFA provides exclusive expertise in supply chain management, trade policy, and brand protection, to help our members navigate the complex regulatory environment and lower costs. Members gain unparalleled access to information and exclusive insights on regulation and policy, and premier opportunities for networking and collaboration.