Yesterday’s letter to President Trump: On April 22, AAFA co-signed a multi-association letter to President Trump outlining priorities for a China trade deal. The full letter from the Americans for Free Trade coalition explains our collective hope that the ongoing negotiations will lead to a final deal in the coming weeks to reset U.S.-China trade relations. The letter explains five specific outcomes that are essential to the diverse industries, businesses and workers our coalition represents.
A busy week ahead in Washington: AAFA will host the Government Relations Spring Committee Meeting for AAFA members at the office of Hogan Lovells in Washington. The day will wrap with a reception sponsored by Amber Road, also open to all attendees of our May 1 Global Supply Chain & Trade Conference. With an agenda covering the most critical issues that supply chain, sourcing, customs, trade, and logistics professionals must understand to succeed in the global marketplace, Global Supply Chain & Trade attendees will hear from AAFA’s experts and regarded industry peers from top brands including Ascena Retail Group, Inc., Cintas, Hertling, Li & Fung LTD, Oxford Industries, Inc., Perry Ellis International, SanMar, Tommy Hilfiger, and more. We’ll also host can’t-miss keynote speakers from Under Armour, Inc. and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection! It’s not too late to register.
Last week at the #AmericanImageAwards: On Monday, April 15 at The Plaza Hotel in NYC, AAFA hosted the AAFA American Image Awards honoring leaders, influencers, and innovators in celebration of fashion’s future. The red carpet buzzed with stars, fashion executives, and designers recognizing the night’s honorees and supporting our partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Foundation. See highlights by The Daily Mail, Footwear News, and WWD and follow additional highlights on Instagram and Twitter using #AmericanImageAwards. Stay tuned on social media or at americanimageawards.org for our recap video and details on 2020 as they are announced!
Celebrate World IP Day with us this Friday: Did you know that across the country, IP supports more than 45 million U.S. jobs? We invite you to take part in celebrating World IP Day this Friday, April 26, in coordination with the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center and World Intellectual Property Organization. #WorldIPDay
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