Trade

Jul 19 2023
Blog Trade

Walmart (!!!) Takes Action After Milwaukee Tool Accused of Making Products Using Forced Labor in China

We aren't Walmart's biggest fans, to put it mildly. But credit where credit is due.
Jul 10 2023
Blog Trade

Chinese Fast Fashion Giant SHEIN Wants to Sell More than Clothes, Just as Gen Z May Be Losing Interest

Meanwhile, the company continues to exploit a trade loophole that allows it to dodge import duties and U.S. Customs inspections.
Jul 07 2023
Blog Trade

This Bill is a Potential Game Changer for America’s Factory Workers

The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 would give manufacturers and workers new, modern tools to fight China's most egregious unfair trade practices. It's time to get it passed.
Jul 06 2023
Blog Trade

It Sure Sounds Like SHEIN is Going Public

But there are labor and customs problems that appear to be making the fast fashion behemoth think twice.
Jun 29 2023
Blog Trade

Tell Congress to End the Loophole Exploited by Online Retailers like SHEIN to Dodge U.S. Customs Inspections

SHEIN, Temu, and Amazon have used the "de minimis" exception to evade tariffs and inspections. Now Rep. Earl Blumenauer is aiming to make things right.
Jun 26 2023
Blog Trade

What is “De Minimis” and Why Does It Need Reform?

There's a policy fight brewing over whether to close the "de minimis" loophole so successfully exploited by Chinese companies like SHEIN. But... what exactly is de minimis? We explain.
Jun 22 2023
Blog Trade

Chinese Shopping App Temu is Almost Certainly Utilizing Forced Labor — and Exploiting a U.S. Trade Loophole

The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is examining whether Temu, SHEIN, Nike and Adidas are reliant on forced labor in China's Xinjiang region. The panel unveiled interim findings on...
Jun 20 2023
Blog Trade

Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Level the Playing Field for American Workers

A new bill would create new enforcement tools to take on "repeat offenders and serial cheaters" of our nation's trade laws. It's a smart bill, and Congress should pass it.
Jun 15 2023
Press Release Trade

AAM Statement: De Minimis Reform is Urgently Needed to Defend American Consumers and Workers

Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan, bicameral team of Members of Congress introduced the Import Security and Fairness Act on Thursday. The legislation aims to close a U.S. Customs law loophole...
Jun 07 2023
Blog Trade

Bipartisan Lawmakers Reintroduce a Bill to Modernize U.S. Trade Enforcement

The Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 would streamline the tariff process against repeat offenders that are skirting American laws.