In Brief
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) for travel goods: On August 24, AAFA praised the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) for reopening the discussion on providing duty-free treatment to U.S. imports of travel goods (including luggage, handbags, backpacks, tote bags, etc.) under the GSP program. See the full press release here.

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.

Product safety updates:Did you know AAFA's Product Safety Council (PSC) provides updates on industry best practices and national and international regulatory compliance developments? PSC members develop industry tools that help apparel and footwear companies navigate current and future product safety regulations. Join the PSC and AAFA’s other committees here. Also, learn more about our International Product Safety and Compliance Conference coming up in Vietnam on November 15!

Quarterly Market Monitor Update: Members can now download the 1st and 2nd Quarter 2016 Market Monitor editions, with data by NPD Group. (AAFA member login required.)

AAFA staff updates and internship opportunities: AAFA is pleased to announce the promotion of Natalie LaBella to Director of Communications and Marketing! AAFA is also excited to announce our fall intern for communications, Ingrid DiClemente, who starts mid-September. Fall and spring internship opportunities are still available, learn more here. Meet our team here.