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AAFA appeals for tariff reduction for Brazilian footwear

14/07/2026

The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) has testified at a hearing of the Office of the US Trade Representatives, which has proposed a new 25% tariff on various Brazilian products.

Beth Hughes, AAFA’s vice-president of trade and customs policy, told the commitee  additional tariffs would add to an already disproportionate burden, increasing costs for US companies and American families.

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