Newsletter at-a-glance

AAFA has released the 19th edition of its Restricted Substance List (RSL), which is available for all industry professionals (see Supply Chain and AAFA News). Also, a new government report flags mounting challenges for U.S. agencies and businesses in the effort to protect consumers from potentially dangerous goods (see Brand Protection).

February 26: President Trump called it the worst trade deal in American history and has threatened repeatedly to blow it up. Yet more than a year into his presidency, NAFTA is alive. And it's poised to survive. (Source: CNN Money)

February 25: White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, who was sidelined last year after repeatedly clashing with President Donald Trump’s more moderate advisers, could soon be granted a title change that would give him more direct influence over the administration’s trade agenda, according to three people familiar with the issue. (Source: Politico)

February 25: ... an official with knowledge of the trade discussions told me the White House is preparing to impose tariffs on a "shit ton" — meaning, potentially hundreds — of Chinese products. (Source: Axios)

February 26: ... But while Americans are still buying lots of clothes, they’re actually spending less of their income on them, in part because they can. (Source: Quartz)

February 23: Maintaining compliance for apparel, footwear and home textile products could become more seamless with the latest information on restricted chemicals. (Source: Sourcing Journal - article unlocked)

February 23: In a new documentary, Highsnobiety explores Moscow's growing obsession for fake goods from designers including Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Adidas. (Source: Business of Fashion)

February 19: ... An online portal will allow consumers to check whether sellers of luxury goods are certified businesses, as well as checking the expert appraiser’s qualifications. (Source: Securing Industry)

Updated RSL now available: The 19th edition of AAFA’s Restricted Substance List (RSL) – the industry’s chemical management resource listing banned or restricted chemicals and substances for finished apparel, footwear, and home textile products around the world – is now available. The RSL is an open-industry resource made available for all industry professionals so no login is required to access. 

February & March Feb. 28 Board of Directors Meeting and Capitol Hill Visit  Feb. 28 - March 2 AAFA Executive Summit March 7 Webinar: When Technology Meets Fashion Sustainability March 15 Member-Only Webinar: Pivotal 2018 Mid-Term Elections & What's at Stake March 28 Webinar: Chemical Management - Why Should I Care?    Visit our events calendar for all AAFA webinars and industry events.

D.C. is the place to be this spring! AAFA hosts the industry in Washington again this April 25 with keynote speakers from Chico’s FAS, Inc. and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Learn more!