Fashion made possible by global trade
Fashion made possible by global trade
Fashion made possible by global trade
About
The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) is dedicated to fashion made possible by global trade.
USFIA represents brands, retailers, importers, and wholesalers based in the United States and doing business globally. Founded in 1989, USFIA works to eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers that impede the fashion industry’s ability to trade freely and create jobs in the United States.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, USFIA is the voice of the fashion industry in front of the U.S. government as well as international governments and stakeholders. With constant, two-way communication, USFIA staff and counsel serve as the eyes and ears of our members in Washington and around the world, enabling them to stay ahead of the regulatory challenges of today and tomorrow. Through our publications, educational events, and networking opportunities, USFIA also connects with key stakeholders across the value chain including U.S. and international service providers, suppliers, and industry groups.
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Lutnick and Greer Talk UK Trade Deal with Reynolds
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- 20 March 2025
Fashion Intel & Analysis
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Textile and Apparel Industry Weighs in on Reciprocal Tariffs
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- 20 March 2025
Fashion Intel & Analysis
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Rubio Argues Will Reset Baseline for Trade Negotiations
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- 17 March 2025
Fashion Intel & Analysis
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Events
Reports
2025 Sourcing Trends & Outlook Report
USFIA's 2025 Sourcing Trends & Outlook Report is out. Members can log-in to the website to download it here.
The top 5 sourcing trends in the 2025 report are:
- Asian apparel suppliers continue to dominate sourcing.
- China maintains its role as the top supplier.
- Higher costs are easing with lower average unit values.
- New suppliers highlight apparel sourcing opportunities.
- Despite high duty rates, FTAs and preference programs remain underutilized. CAFTA remains the major duty-free supplier.
The sourcing report includes a special section with global trade data prepared by Dr. Sheng Lu, professor in the Fashion and Apparel Studies Department at the University of Delaware. Dr. Lu highlights the high cost of tariffs over the last 14 years, with U.S. fashion companies paying $11.9 billion in tariffs on apparel imports in 2024.
Top U.S. Apparel Suppliers in 2024 by Quantity
When it comes to apparel, Asian suppliers continue to dominate the U.S. market. The top seven suppliers continue to ship more than 70% of total apparel imports. Again this year the three largest apparel suppliers represent just over 60% of apparel imports.
Top U.S. Apparel Suppliers in 2024 by Value
By value, China is the top supplier of U.S. apparel imports, but China no longer dominates the import data. There are 18 suppliers that ship 1% or more of apparel imports by value, with several suppliers who make the list thanks to shipping higher value apparel to the U.S.
2025 Sourcing Report trend: FTAs and Preference Programs Remain Underutilized
With duties on apparel as high as 32%, there are many reasons to take a fresh look at the apparel and textile manufacturers eligible for preference programs and free trade agreements. The value of U.S. apparel imports that qualify for duty-free access during 2024 increased slightly from one year ago.
2024 USFIA Fashion Industry Benchmarking Study
This is the eleventh USFIA Benchmarking Survey and again fashion industry sourcing executives face a litany of challenges. Concern over the economy and inflation, as well as eliminating forced labor, continue to be top concerns in the U.S. fashion industry. This year's respondenents also report an elevated level of concern about the impact of shipping and supply chain disruptions as well as geopolitical tensions.
New for this year is a sharp increase in sourcing executives who are concerned about the protectionist trade policy agenda in the United States, with 45% ranking it a top-5 business challenge, compared with just 15% last year.
Download the complete study here, and see the highlights below:
This year's survey respondents were more optimistic than last year, bucking a 2-year trend.
India is the new rising star for Asian sourcing bases, surpassing Bangladesh for the first time and landing in the top spot for where companies want to expand sourcing.
This year, survey respondents underscore the importance of immediate renewal of AGOA before its expiration in September 2025 and extending the agreement for at least another ten years.
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