Print this Article | Send to Colleague
In Brief
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and back-to-school:On September 8, AAFA — and 118 brands, companies, and other associations across the apparel, footwear, travel goods, and retail industries — united with a letter to each member of Congress urging support for TPP. The full letter, along with all 118 signatories, is available here (House, Senate).
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and back-to-school:On September 8, AAFA — and 118 brands, companies, and other associations across the apparel, footwear, travel goods, and retail industries — united with a letter to each member of Congress urging support for TPP. The full letter, along with all 118 signatories, is available here (House, Senate).
In case you missed it, see our co-authored op-ed "Why TPP is a class act" featured in The Hill.
Use #TPP and #TPP4USJobs to help spread the message!
Hanjin Shipping update: AAFA has been closely tracking ongoing and ever-changing circumstances following the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy and its impact on members. AAFA hosted a second call with Ken O'Brien from Gemini Shippers Group on Monday, September 12. Members can click here to access the recording (login required).
Is AAFA’s transportation group for you? AAFA members can email Nate Herman at nherman@aafaglobal.org to join the transportation group and receive detailed updates on Hanjin and related matters. AAFA's transportation mailing list was established to provide interested members with regular updates describing the actions of AAFA on transportation issues, as well as breaking news reports whenever necessary. The transportation mailing list follows issues such as ports, shipping, and logistics.
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.
