The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on all US imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, warning of severe economic fallout.
"These widespread tariffs will inject massive costs into our inflation-weary economy and risk a damaging tit-for-tat trade war," said AAFA President and CEO Steve Lamar. He stressed that the US should strengthen ties with free trade partners instead of undermining critical agreements.
Nate Herman, AAFA’s senior vice president of policy, echoed the concerns, emphasizing that businesses need tariff relief, not additional costs. "At a time of high inflation, this is a step in the wrong direction. We need to renew expiring trade preference programs and strengthen our free trade agreement with Central America to address key economic and migration challenges," he stated.
The AAFA urges the administration to pursue policies that bolster supply chains and competitiveness rather than increasing burdens on US manufacturers, farmers, and consumers.
