On November 8, 2023, the U.S. Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) will host its 35th Annual Apparel Importers Trade & Transportation Conference in New York City. The event will bring together fashion brands, retailers, importers, and service providers to discuss the latest updates on trade policy, transportation, compliance, and other hot topics.
One of the key focuses of the conference will be U.S. trade policy and its impact on companies' supply chains. Confirmed government speakers include Rob Silvers, Undersecretary for Policy at the Department of Homeland Security and Chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force; Eric Choy, Executive Director of the Trade Remedy and Law Enforcement at U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Natalie Hanson, Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Textiles; and Jennifer Knight, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Textiles, Consumer Goods, Materials Industries, Critical Minerals and Metals at the Department of Commerce.
Industry experts will also share their insights on a range of topics, including combatting forced labor, supply chain management, and trade compliance.
