April 22: ... As for the tariffs themselves, there are several ways importers could potentially mitigate their impact, according to [Nate Herman, senior vice president, supply chain, for the American Apparel and Footwear Association]. (Source: DC Velocity)

April 21: ... Rick Helfenbein, president of the American Apparel and Footwear Association, said the decision faced by companies like Synplus is emblematic of trade frictions that have “altered supply chains that won’t recover for, I would say, a minimum of 10 years.” (Source: Wall Street Journal)

April 18: The Trump administration’s deal to replace NAFTA will boost the U.S. economy by 0.35 percent and lead to 176,000 new jobs in the sixth year after implementation, according to an analysis by an independent government panel that offered ammunition for both supporters and opponents of the new agreement. (Source: Bloomberg)

April 16: ... In the spirit of the holiday, we will no doubt be asking, “Why Is this trade agreement different from all other trade agreements?” (Source: Apparel Magazine, op-ed by AAFA's Steve Lamar)

April 22: Scientists are ramping up research on the possible health effects of a large group of common but little-understood chemicals used in water-resistant clothing, stain-resistant furniture, nonstick cookware and many other consumer products. (Source: NPR)

April 22: The classic American blue jean may be the world's most beloved fabric, and innovations are helping produce it more sustainably. (Source: Retail Dive)

April 21: The U.S. Air Force for months has been working to redesign gear and flight suits used by female pilots after many years of ill-fitting equipment. But why stop there? It's also updating current flight suit and gear designs to improve comfort and ease of wear, according to officials working on the project. (Source: Military.com)

April 23: ... Based on figures from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”), the fashion industry is routinely the hardest hit by the trade in counterfeit goods. According to the CBP’s review of the 2017 fiscal year, which was still being updated as recently as last month, “Apparel and Accessories” topped the list of products seized in terms of volume, accounting for 15 percent of seizures for the year. (Source: The Fashion Law)

April 23: Today, there are more cases of product piracy and counterfeit goods in Germany than ever before. Cross-border online trading has dramatically exacerbated the problem. Many sports brands are also affected. What can brands and specialist dealers do to defend themselves against counterfeiters? (Source: ISPO)

April 16: ... Most of the products sold on the platform come from third-party vendors, with Amazon helping facilitate the sale. But Amazon has come under fire for not doing enough to vet those third-party sellers. Some are accused of copying patented products and potentially putting customers in danger. (Source: CBS News)