U.S. Free Trade Agreements & U.S. Trade Preference Programs

AAFA lobbies on behalf of its members on issues important to the U.S. apparel and footwear industries. The U.S. free trade agreements and U.S. trade preference programs listed below represent some of the most important programs/agreements affecting U.S. apparel and footwear firms. Please Click on the Agreement/Program for the Latest Information Including Regulations/Legislation/Etc.

CAFTA - U.S./Dominican Republican-Central American Free Trade Agreement  

CBTPA - Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act

AGOA - African Growth and Opportunity Act

Short Supply Matrix:  Are you trying to find out which products have been designated in short supply for the various trade programs?  Sandler Travis and Rosenberg’s Trade Advisory Program (ST&R TAP) features a handy matrix identifying which products may be used in which trade programs and agreements. This matrix is updated regularly. Simply click here to access the matrix or to learn about other valuable services and information available through the ST&R TAP Program.