$200 billion in tariffs now in effect: Yesterday the Trump administration initiated a 10% punitive tariff on $200 billion worth of U.S. imports from China. This was shortly followed by China’s retaliatory tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. exports. AAFA President and CEO Rick Helfenbein spoke to CNBC about the impact these moves will have on American businesses, American workers, and American consumers.

AAFA President and CEO Rick Helfenbein appeared on CNBC’s Power Lunch on Monday, Sept. 24 after new punitive tariffs took effect. He shared why tariffs are not funny - and not fun for American consumers, businesses, or jobs. Watch here.

Footwear Workshop this week: This Thursday, AAFA’s Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, Nate Herman, will be joined by industry colleagues from D K N Y, Mason Companies, New Balance Athletics, and more in Lawrence, MA — including keynote speaker Dave Wheeler, Executive Vice President, Value Chain at New Balance — for AAFA’s 2018 Footwear Workshop. Topics will include the hottest footwear sourcing markets; U.S. trade policy, tariffs, and international regulations; and a 2023 outlook.