Push back on new tariffs: This week in a series of tweets, President Trump announced that he plans to increase the punitive tariffs currently being imposed on $200 billion worth of imports from China from 10% to 25% effective this Friday; and add a 25% punitive tariff to the rest of U.S. imports from China (which would likely include all of our industry's products). Access AAFA’s public response here. As you can see with national headlines in the Trade segment above, AAFA has been incredibly vocal on behalf of members and American consumers.

To help AAFA push back on these tariffs:

1) Send an email to Congress with just one click through the Tariffs Hurt the Heartland campaign. For more information about our involvement, contact Steve Lamar.
2) Engage with us and meet with us in D.C. Ask us how to take part in AAFA's Government Relations Committee.

AAFA President and CEO Rick Helfenbein joins CNBC Asia on May 6 where he explains the impact of tariffs on consumers and members, describing a retail "quandary” despite positive economic factors. Watch now.

Labor and human rights letter to Cambodia: On May 2, a coalition of 20 international brands signed on to a letter organized by AAFA and the Fair Labor Association (FLA) to Cambodia Prime Minister Hun Sen on labor and human rights. Access the letter.

Through the lens at the American Image Awards: View photos on Flickr and click below to watch the video.

A look back at the 41st AAFA American Image Awards on April 15 — celebrating the accomplishments of the fashion and retail industry at the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City. Watch now.

See all of AAFA’s latest letters, comments, and testimony here.

Congress and government agencies solicit comments on a range of issues that may affect your business – find a list of comment opportunities here.

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