Resources on International Trade

Blog Post

RILA Testifies on Digital Services Tax

The imposition of any additional tariffs on imported goods will further punish American companies, consumers, workers and American families. Learn More

• May 4, 2021

Press Release

RILA Urges USTR: Abandon Tariff Strategy on Consumer Goods

RILA's Blake Harden testified at USTR's multi-jurisdictional hearing on proposed actions on section 301 investigations concerning digital services taxes. Learn More

• May 3, 2021

Press Release

Retail Statement in Advance of President Biden's Address

Retail praises Biden on COVID response, cautions against economic proposals that could derail recovery. Learn More

• April 28, 2021

Press Release

Support of Global Approach to Protect Citizens in Xinjiang

No single country and no single approach will stop the persecution of Uyghurs. All stakeholders must play an active role to bring the current genocide to an end. Learn More

• March 22, 2021

Blog Post

Retailers Outline Trade Priorities for USTR Tai

Retailers advocate a trade policy agenda that supports free markets, fosters innovation, and ensures secure supply chains. Learn More

• March 22, 2021

Blog Post

Recap: Senate Finance Hearing on Forced Labor

Julie Hughes, President of the U.S. Fashion Industry Association and a co-lead along with RILA, NRF and AAFA of the Forced Labor Working Group, represented the industry perspective during the hearing. Learn More

• March 19, 2021

Blog Post

U.S. to Suspend EU Tariffs Related to Boeing-Airbus Dispute

The US has had retaliatory duties on about $7.5 billion worth of EU goods since October 2019 and the EU has had retaliation on about $3.9 billion of U.S. goods since last fall. Learn More

• March 5, 2021

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