Resources on International Trade

Press Release

Response to Ban on All Cotton Imports From XUAR

RILA, AAFA, NRF, USFIA remain outraged by the reports of forced labor in the XUAR. Learn More

• January 13, 2021

Press Release

RILA to USTR: Failed Tariff Strategy Shouldn't Be Duplicated

Testimony outlining leading retailer’s concerns with any tariffs being imposed on products from Vietnam. Learn More

• December 28, 2020

Blog Post

Letter to USTR on Vietnam Currency

RILA Signs Associations Letter to USTR on Vietnam Currency Investigation. Learn More

• December 18, 2020

Blog Post

Treasury Labels Vietnam a Currency Manipulator

RILA will continue engagement with key lawmakers and the Administration to emphasize the importance of a fair, transparent, and thorough section 301 process. Learn More

• December 16, 2020

Press Release

Response to Enforcement Actions to Prohibit XPCC Cotton

Joint Statement from AAFA, NRF, RILA, USFIA in response to Administration's enforcement actions to prohibit XPCC cotton. Learn More

• December 2, 2020

Press Release

Statement on House Passage of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention

We share the goals of the legislation – to end forced labor and the larger campaign of oppression it is fueling – yet we fear this bill will not help us get closer to that end goal. Learn More

• September 23, 2020

Press Release

AAFA, FDRA, NRF, RILA, USFIA on Supply Chains, Xinjiang

Joint statement from industry associations on supply chains and Xinjiang. Learn More

• July 23, 2020

Press Release

Leading Retailers Welcome USMCA Implementation

The new trade deal with Mexico and Canada (USMCA) enters into force on July 1. Learn More

• July 1, 2020

Press Release

Deferring Duties Payments Provides Retailers Cash Flow

Retailers welcome President Trump's deferral of duty payments for 90 days during the COVID-19 crisis. Learn More

• April 20, 2020

Press Release

Statement on Reports of Forced Labor in Xinjiang

As an industry representing brands and retailers, we do not tolerate forced labor in our supply chains. Learn More

• March 10, 2020