Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act

-Support for the reauthorization of the generalized system of preferences, specifically the GSP Reform Act (H.R. 7986)

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade, including export controls; outbound investment; data flows; digital trade; Build American, Buy America, and domestic sourcing preference issues; 301 tariffs; participation in standards setting organizations; trade with China; Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); de minimis tariff exemption; Outbound Investment Reviews; H.R.3136 - National Critical Capabilities Defense Act; S.4758 - Returning American Manufacturing Potential (RAMP) Act; H.R.7986 - Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act; H.R.8315 - Enhancing National Frameworks for Overseas Restriction of Critical Exports Act; H.R.7151 - Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act; H.R.8924 - Protecting American Innovation and Development Act of 2024; H.R.8152 - Remote Access Security Act; H.R.5613 - Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act.

Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Public Law 117-78, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; issues related to implementation and trade policy H.R.4276, American Worker and Trade Competitiveness Act; H.R. 8398, Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act; H.R.7986 - GSP Reform Act; H.R.6555, CNL Update Act; issues related to renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) S. 2934, SHOP SAFE Act of 2023; H.R. 8684, SHOP SAFE Act of 2024; issues related to counterfeit protection from online purchasing of counterfeit products Public Law 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; issues related to online third-party seller disclosure The Fighting Illicit Goods, Helping Trustworthy Importers, and Netting Gains (FIGHTING) for America Act; issues related to de minimis shipping and imports H.R.8166, BOOTS Act; issues related to domestic production Issues related to regulation of slip resistance footwear

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Public Law 117-78, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; issues related to implementation, trade policy H.R.4276, American Worker and Trade Competitiveness Act; H.R. 8398, Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act; H.R.7986, GSP Reform Act; H.R.6555, CNL Update Act; issues related to renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) S.4110, AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024 Issues related to US-China trade policy Issue related to US-Israel relations Issues related to port access and global supply chain policy Issues related to US-India relations, standards review, factory certification and international import/export The Fighting Illicit Goods, Helping Trustworthy Importers, and Netting Gains (FIGHTING) for America Act; issues related to de minimis shipping and imports Issues related to tariffs and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Issues related to apparel trade and supply chains. Issues related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). (H.R. 4276, H.R. 8006, H.R. 7986) Issues related to 301 remedies. Issues related to Western Hemisphere trade. Issues related to Haiti trade preferences. (H.R. 5035). Issues related to Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2023 (H.R.5614 and S.552)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

GSP Reform Act (HR 7986), Generalized System of Preferences Reauthorization; General business matters, including VF Sustainability efforts;

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislative monitoring of Open Skies Agreements Legislative monitoring of general trade issues including customs modernization, GSP, MTB, IPEF, CBAM, and de minimis Legislative monitoring around China PNTR S.2004 - A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 relating to de minimis treatment under that Act. S.1969 - A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require reciprocity with respect to de minimis entries of articles, and for other purposes S.1537 - Raising Tariffs on Imports from China Act of 2023 S.153 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act H.R.4148 - To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 relating to de minimis treatment under that Act H.R.6414 - Innovation and Development in Ecuador Act of 2023 S.913 - Innovation and Development in Ecuador Act of 2023 S.4110 - A bill to reauthorize the African Growth and Opportunity Act. H.R.5744 - Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2023 S.3422 - Clean Competition Act H.R.6622 - Clean Competition Act H.R.6114 - Maximum Pressure Act H.R.7979 - End Chinas De Minimis Abuse Act H.R.7986 - Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act S.5435 - DENIED Act H.R.10127 - Restoring Trade Fairness Act S.5329 - FIGHTING for America Act

Client expense: $2,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

U.S. trade and customs policy, U.S. tariffs, U.S.-China relations, U.S. supply chain policy, U.S. trade negotiations. H.R. 7979 - The End Chinas De Minimis Abuse Act. H.R. 7986 - The Generalized System Preferences Reform Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

GSP renewal, CNL Update Act (HR 6555), GSP Reform Act (HR 7986)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Trade issues related to imported organic grain and organic agriculture issues. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) reauthorization; H.R.7986, Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Trade Domestic/Foreign (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, and Customs) on the following items: o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including USMCA, CAFTA-DR, and Haiti. o Implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition [S.1413] o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) [S. 4110], including Ethiopia including H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) [H.R. 7986], including country and product review and legislation to update the program and H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) [H.R. 5614 and S.552] including H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback [H.R. 7864], single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress, CPSC, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress on the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Parity Act (H.R. 8059) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis [H.R. 7979] Discussions with Congress and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on NextNavs petition for rulemaking to reorganize the 902-928 MHz band Discussions with Commerce on Mexicos Decree amending the tariff of the General Import and Export Tax Law and the Decree for the Promotion of the Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry. Discussions with USTR on Section 301 Nicaraguas acts, policies, and practices related to labor rights, human rights, and the rule of law.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Trade Domestic/Foreign (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, and Customs) on the following items: o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including USMCA, CAFTA-DR, and Haiti. o Implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition [S.1413] o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) [S. 4110], including Ethiopia including H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) [H.R. 7986], including country and product review and legislation to update the program and H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) [H.R. 5614 and S.552] including H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback [H.R. 7864], single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress, CPSC, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress on the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Parity Act (H.R. 8059) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis [H.R. 7979] Discussions with Congress and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on NextNavs petition for rulemaking to reorganize the 902-928 MHz band Discussions with Commerce on Mexicos Decree amending the tariff of the General Import and Export Tax Law and the Decree for the Promotion of the Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry. Discussions with USTR on Section 301 Nicaraguas acts, policies, and practices related to labor rights, human rights, and the rule of law.

Client expense: $351,229 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Logistics Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, White House, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: o FY 2025 Defense Appropriations related measures H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act, 2025 H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) Provisions related to Berry Amendment and textile, apparel, and footwear procurement in FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - (HR 8070) and The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA) (S. 4638) and Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 HR 5009 Provisions related to Federal Prison Industries in Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (HR 9026) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Discussions to require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes (HR 8166) Trade Domestic/Foreign (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, and Customs) on the following items: o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including USMCA, CAFTA-DR, and Haiti. o Implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition [S.1413] o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) [S. 4110], including Ethiopia including H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) [H.R. 7986], including country and product review and legislation to update the program and H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) [H.R. 5614 and S.552] including H.R. 9747 - Making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes (through December 19, 2024) o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback [H.R. 7864], single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress, CPSC, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress on the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Parity Act (H.R. 8059) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis [H.R. 7979] Discussions with Congress and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on NextNavs petition for rulemaking to reorganize the 902-928 MHz band Discussions with Commerce on Mexicos Decree amending the tariff of the General Import and Export Tax Law and the Decree for the Promotion of the Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry. Discussions with USTR on Section 301 Nicaraguas acts, policies, and practices related to labor rights, human rights, and the rule of law. TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. [H.R. 8398] Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress on freedom of navigation in Red Sea and South China Sea Discussions with Congress on protecting arctic shipping routes Discussions with Congress on protecting undersea cables Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. o Specifically on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Final Rule Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. o Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) - in support of o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) - in support of Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: Proposed e-Filing regulations and CPSCs 2016 enforcement discretion policy for adult apparel Discussions with Congress, CPSC on a proposed slip resistance petition for all footwear Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and Reeses Law. Common standards and risk information sharing with trading partners Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements Possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Link between counterfeit products, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information and recalls. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, o Uzbek cotton, o Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang o Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Jordan, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling infrastructure and technology, federal approaches to extended producer responsibility, material sustainability, climate, and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, CBP on Green Trade Strategy, trade incentives for preferred material usage, and non-tariff barriers to utilizing recycled materials Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: nominations and appointments, including an Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC), an Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Chair and Commissioners to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and more. o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR and others in the inter-agency process re Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies State Dept, USPTO, IPEC, CBP, DHS, IPRC re OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o The SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) and the SHOP SAFE Act 2024 (HR 8684) o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot; CBP information sharing (Sen. Grassley previous legislation) and CBP technology donation program o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers and product safety o The Communications Decency Act of 1996 Proposal to Sunset Section 230

Client expense: $351,229 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Oppose tax increases on agribusinesses and farmers Oppose expansion of Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) Oppose efforts to limit the ability to fully deduct looses during economic downturn by expanding and extending the so-called "excess business loss limitation. Support the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 (S. 1108) Support making Section 199A permanent Support the Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S 1706) Support for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Reform Act (H.R. 7986) Support extension of key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that benefit the agricultural industry and their rural communities.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Issues related to apparel trade and supply chains. Issues related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). (H.R. 4276, H.R. 8006, H.R. 7986) Issues related to 301 remedies. Issues related to Western Hemisphere trade. Issues related to Haiti trade preferences. (H.R. 5035). Issues related to Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2023 (H.R.5614 and S.552)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislative monitoring of Open Skies Agreements Legislative monitoring of general trade issues including customs modernization, GSP, MTB, IPEF, CBAM, and de minimis Legislative monitoring around China PNTR S.2004 - A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 relating to de minimis treatment under that Act. S.1969 - A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require reciprocity with respect to de minimis entries of articles, and for other purposes S.1537 - Raising Tariffs on Imports from China Act of 2023 S.153 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act H.R.4148 - To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 relating to de minimis treatment under that Act H.R.6414 - Innovation and Development in Ecuador Act of 2023 S.913 - Innovation and Development in Ecuador Act of 2023 S.4110 - A bill to reauthorize the African Growth and Opportunity Act. H.R.5744 - Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2023 S.3422 - Clean Competition Act H.R.6622 - Clean Competition Act H.R.6114 - Maximum Pressure Act H.R.7979 - End Chinas De Minimis Abuse Act H.R.7986 - Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act

Client expense: $2,900,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade, including export controls; outbound investment; data flows; digital trade; Build American, Buy America, and domestic sourcing preference issues; 301 tariffs; participation in standards setting organizations; trade with China; Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); de minimis tariff exemption; Outbound Investment Reviews; H.R.3136 - National Critical Capabilities Defense Act; S.4758 - Returning American Manufacturing Potential (RAMP) Act; H.R.7986 - Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act; H.R.8315 - Enhancing National Frameworks for Overseas Restriction of Critical Exports Act; H.R.7151 - Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act; H.R.8924 - Protecting American Innovation and Development Act of 2024; and H.R.8152 - Remote Access Security Act.

Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Issues related to 301 Tariffs on bicycle products (issues related to the de minimus threshold); H.R. 7986 Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act (issues related to extending Generalized System of Preferences)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored international trade issues, the Administrations trade agenda and related draft legislation; draft legislation related to reauthorization of the Generalized System of Preferences Program and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill; Retroactive application of Generalized System of Preferences for the period after December 31, 2020; Permanent Normal Trading Relations; H.R. 7979, the End Chinas De Minimis Abuse Act; H.R. 7986, the Generalized System Preferences Reform Act

Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, White House Office

Public Law 117-78, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; issues related to implementation, trade policy H.R.4276, American Worker and Trade Competitiveness Act; H.R. 8398, Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act; H.R.7986, GSP Reform Act; H.R.6555, CNL Update Act; issues related to renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Issues related to US-China trade policy Issue related to US-Israel relations Issues related to port access and global supply chain policy The Fighting Illicit Goods, Helping Trustworthy Importers, and Netting Gains (FIGHTING) for America Act; issues related to de minimis shipping and imports

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Public Law 117-78, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; issues related to implementation and trade policy H.R.4276, American Worker and Trade Competitiveness Act; H.R. 8398, Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act; H.R.7986 - GSP Reform Act; H.R.6555, CNL Update Act; issues related to renewal of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) S. 2934, SHOP SAFE Act of 2023; H.R. 8684, SHOP SAFE Act of 2024; issues related to counterfeit protection from online purchasing of counterfeit products Public Law 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; issues related to online third-party seller disclosure The Fighting Illicit Goods, Helping Trustworthy Importers, and Netting Gains (FIGHTING) for America Act; issues related to de minimis shipping and imports H.R.8166, BOOTS Act; issues related to domestic production Issues related to regulation of slip resistance footwear

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

-Support for the reauthorization of the generalized system of preferences, specifically the GSP Reform Act (H.R. 7986)

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade, including export controls; outbound investment; data flows; digital trade; Build American, Buy America, and domestic sourcing preference issues; 301 tariffs; participation in standards setting organizations; bilateral negotiations between U.S.- EU, and U.S.-UK; trade with China; Indonesian ICT Tariffs; Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Outbound Investment Reviews; H.R.3136 - National Critical Capabilities Defense Act; S.4758 - Returning American Manufacturing Potential (RAMP) Act; H.R.7986 - Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act; H.R.8315 - Enhancing National Frameworks for Overseas Restriction of Critical Exports Act; H.R.7151 - Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act; H.R.8924 - Protecting American Innovation and Development Act of 2024; and H.R.8152 - Remote Access Security Act.

Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Trade issues related to imported organic grain and organic agriculture issues. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) reauthorization; H.R.7986, Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

GSP Reform Act (HR 7986), Generalized System of Preferences Reauthorization; Making the CAFTA region more competitive, Coalition Economic Partnership of the Americas;

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

U.S. trade and customs policy, U.S. tariffs, U.S.-China relations, U.S. supply chain policy, U.S. trade negotiations. H.R. 7979 - The End Chinas De Minimis Abuse Act. H.R. 7986 - The Generalized System Preferences Reform Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Generalized System of Preferences reauthorization; HR 7986 Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Trade Domestic/Foreign (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. o Implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition [S.1413] o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) [S. 4110], including Ethiopia. - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) [H.R. 7986], including country and product review and legislation to update the program - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) [H.R. 5614 and S.552] o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback [H.R. 7864], single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress, CPSC, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress on the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Parity Act (H.R. 8059) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis [H.R. 7979] Discussions with Congress and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on NextNavs petition for rulemaking to reorganize the 902-928 MHz band

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Trade Domestic/Foreign (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. o Implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition [S.1413] o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) [S. 4110], including Ethiopia. - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) [H.R. 7986], including country and product review and legislation to update the program - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) [H.R. 5614 and S.552] o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback [H.R. 7864], single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress, CPSC, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress on the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Parity Act (H.R. 8059) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis [H.R. 7979] Discussions with Congress and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on NextNavs petition for rulemaking to reorganize the 902-928 MHz band

Client expense: $161,835 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Logistics Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, White House, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: o FY 2025 Defense Appropriations Bills - HR 8774 and Senate version Further consolidated appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes) - H.R. 2882 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through March 1, 2024 and March 8, 2024) - HR 2872 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through March 8, 2024 and March 22, 2024) - HR 7463 Provisions related to Berry Amendment and textile, apparel, and footwear procurement in FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - (HR 8070) and The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA) (S. 4638) Provisions related to Federal Prison Industries in Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (HR 9026) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Discussions to require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes (HR 8166) Trade Domestic/Foreign (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. o Implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition [S.1413] o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) [S. 4110], including Ethiopia. - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) [H.R. 7986], including country and product review and legislation to update the program - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) [H.R. 5614 and S.552] o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback [H.R. 7864], single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress, CPSC, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress on the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Parity Act (H.R. 8059) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis [H.R. 7979] Discussions with Congress and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on NextNavs petition for rulemaking to reorganize the 902-928 MHz band TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. [H.R. 8398] Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. o Specifically on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Final Rule Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. o Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) o Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: Proposed e-Filing regulations and CPSCs 2016 enforcement discretion policy for adult apparel Discussions with Congress, CPSC on a proposed slip resistance petition for all footwear Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and Reeses Law. Common standards and risk information sharing with trading partners Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements Possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Link between counterfeit products, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information and recalls. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, o Impact of COVID 19 on supply chain workers, o Uzbek cotton, o Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang o Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Jordan, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling infrastructure and technology, federal approaches to extended producer responsibility, material sustainability, climate, and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, CBP on Green Trade Strategy, trade incentives for preferred material usage, and non-tariff barriers to utilizing recycled materials Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Pending nominations o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR and others in the inter-agency process re Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted or shared by AAFA. o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies State Dept, USPTO, IPEC, CBP, DHS, IPRC re OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o The SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) and the SHOP SAFE Act 2024 (HR 8684) o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. o CBP section 321 data pilot; CBP information sharing (Sen. Grassley previous legislation) and CBP technology donation program o CPSC issues related to third-party sellers and product safety o The Communications Decency Act of 1996 Proposal to Sunset Section 230

Client expense: $161,835 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

GSP renewal, CNL Update Act (HR 6555), GSP Reform Act (HR 7986)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to apparel trade and supply chains. Issues related to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). (H.R. 4276, H.R. 8006, H.R. 7986) Issues related to 301 remedies. Issues related to Western Hemisphere trade. Issues related to Haiti trade preferences. (H.R. 5035). Issues related to Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2023 (H.R.5614 and S.552)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care & Social Workers Act H.R. 2663/ S. 1176 Support Long-term Care Workforce Support Act H.R. 7994/ S. 4120 Support Nursing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act H.R. 2530/ S. 1113 Support Protecting America's Seniors' Access to Care Act H.R. 7986 CRA of Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities S.J. Res 91/ H.J. Res 139

Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support Voith Hydro 48C Application No Bill Number Support Cleveland Cliffs DOE Application No Bill Number Support Harley Davidson DOE Grant No Bill Number Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act H.R. 7986

Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Oppose tax increases on agribusinesses and farmers Oppose expansion of Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) Oppose efforts to limit the ability to fully deduct looses during economic downturn by expanding and extending the so-called "excess business loss limitation. Support the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 (S. 1108) Support making Section 199A permanent Support the Main Street Tax Certainty Act (S 1706) Support for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Reform Act (H.R. 7986)

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade, including export controls; outbound investment; data flows; digital trade; Build American, Buy America, and domestic sourcing preference issues; 301 tariffs; participation in standards setting organizations; bilateral negotiations between U.S.- EU, and U.S.-UK; trade with China; Indonesian ICT Tariffs; Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Outbound Investment Reviews; H.R.3136 - National Critical Capabilities Defense Act; S.4758 - Returning American Manufacturing Potential (RAMP) Act; H.R.7986 - Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act; H.R.8315 - Enhancing National Frameworks for Overseas Restriction of Critical Exports Act; H.R.7151 - Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act; H.R.8924 - Protecting American Innovation and Development Act of 2024; and H.R.8152 - Remote Access Security Act.

Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Trade Domestic/Foreign (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. o Implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition [S.1413] o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) [S. 4110], including Ethiopia. - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) [H.R. 7986], including country and product review and legislation to update the program - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) [H.R. 5614 and S.552] o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback [H.R. 7864], single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis [H.R. 7979]

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,729

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Defense (DEF) Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries (FPI), and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, White House, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues and the following legislation: o FY 2025 Defense Appropriations Bills - HR 8774 and Senate version Further consolidated appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes) - H.R. 2882 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through March 1, 2024 and March 8, 2024) - HR 2872 Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes (through March 8, 2024 and March 22, 2024) - HR 7463 Provisions related to Berry Amendment and textile, apparel, and footwear procurement in FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - (HR 8070) and The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA) (S. 4638) Provisions related to Federal Prison Industries in Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 (HR 9026) Discussions with Congress and Administration on government procurement provisions in trade agreements. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on economic price adjustments (EPAs) in contracts. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on government procurement of PPE product Discussion on textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain war game. Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Discussions to require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes (HR 8166) Trade Domestic/Foreign (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. o Implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition [S.1413] o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) [S. 4110], including Ethiopia. - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) [H.R. 7986], including country and product review and legislation to update the program - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) [H.R. 5614 and S.552] o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback [H.R. 7864], single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis [H.R. 7979] TAR - Tariff (Miscellaneous Tariff Bills) Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. [H.R. 8398] Transportation Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays from the Red Sea crisis and drought stricken Panama Canal. Discussions with Congress and Administration on West Coast port, Canada port, and East Coast port labor contract negotiations Discussions with Congress and Administration on Hours of Service (HoS) and other driver-related rules. Discussions with Congress and key agencies on port metrics. Discussions with Congress and the administration on rail issues Discussions with Congress and the administration on trucking issues Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Congress on shipping delays, ocean carrier / port terminal issues, including congestion surcharges, demurrage charges, anti-trust issues, and PierPass. Discussions with Congress and the Administration on comprehensive infrastructure funding and repair. Discussions with Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Final Rule Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry: o Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Public Law No: 117-146) Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 2367) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: Proposed e-Filing regulations and CPSCs 2016 enforcement discretion policy for adult apparel Slip resistance petition for all footwear Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and Reeses Law. Common standards and risk information sharing with trading partners Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements Possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Pending nominations. Annual CPSC budget (including increased funding), resource allocation, and priorities testimony. Link between counterfeit products, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, USAID, DFC, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, o Impact of COVID 19 on supply chain workers, o Uzbek cotton, o Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang o Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Jordan, Sri Lanka, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of shipping delays on small business. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling, extended producer responsibility, material sustainability, climate, and environment Discussions with Congress on funding for textile circularity infrastructure and the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with CBP on Green Trade Strategy, incentives for preferred material usage Discussions on SEC greenhouse gas emissions reporting requirement Discussions with EPA on sustainable procurement rules, labeling, and certifications as they apply to apparel and uniforms Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides Discussions with Congress and Administration on Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Rule IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: o Intellectual property, and counterfeit practices across the digital devalue chain of counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms and product and consumer safety. o Fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites. o Related international policies o NFT/ Metaverse o Artificial Intelligence o Pending nominations o Consumer safety and product safety o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad. o USTR and others in the inter-agency process re Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List and comments submitted or shared by AAFA. o Dupe influencers across social media. o Design patents o National Security related to illicit economies State Dept, USPTO, IPEC, CBP, DHS, IPRC re OECD / guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; updates related to what is needed by brands to identify counterfeits o Counterfeits and resale. o Consumer awareness campaign re the dangers of counterfeits. o Dangers of counterfeits and product safety dangers for consumers to U.S. businesses, workers and jobs. o Legislation and/or regulations to create secondary liability structure for online platforms. o Implementation and enforcement of INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328) o The SHOP SAFE Act 2023 (S.2934) and the SHOP SAFE Act 2024 (HR 8684) oRaising awareness and exploring solutions for the devalue chain of counterfeits. oCBP section 321 data pilot; CBP information sharing (Sen. Grassley previous legislation) and CBP technology donation program oCPSC issues related to third-party sellers and product safety oThe Communications Decency Act of 1996 Proposal to Sunset Section 230

Client expense: $224,481 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Trade Domestic/Foreign (TRD) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Treasury, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, Agriculture, DLA, Customs, FDA, FEMA, and CDC) on the following items: o bilateral China trade issues, including WTO compliance and the Section 301 investigation and Section 232 investigations. o Western Hemisphere issues, including CAFTA-DR and Haiti. o Implementation of existing and negotiation of new free trade agreements (FTAs). Issues discussed include: -Rules of origin -Duties -Customs provisions -IPR provisions -Labor provisions -Regulatory harmonization -Transportation measures -Government procurement. -Port maintenance issues -Trade deficits and global value chains. Tariffs and proposed bills to regulate tariff policy, including: -U.S. HTS Chapter 62 U.S. Note 2 - water resistant definition [S.1413] o New and existing trade preference programs, including: - the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) [S. 4110], including Ethiopia. - the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) [H.R. 7986], including country and product review and legislation to update the program - the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act and the Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act (HOPE) [H.R. 5614 and S.552] o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback [H.R. 7864], single window/ITDS, changes to ACE, green trade preferences for sustainable materials, and pending classifications, rulings, and regulations) covering textiles, apparel, footwear, and travel goods. o Foreign trade barriers and practices (including comments for annual NTE and Special 301 and notorious markets reports). o Pending nominations. o Current and proposed sanctions, including: - North Korea sanctions (CAATSA). - Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Country of Origin Labeling Online Act Discussions with Congress, ITC, Commerce, and USTR on MTB process and individual petitions. Discussions with Congress and CBP on Customs Modernization. Discussions with Congress and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes. Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act (S. 3878) Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis [H.R. 7979]

Client expense: $224,481 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Logistics Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Issues related to 301 Tariffs on bicycle products (issues related to the de minimus threshold); H.R. 7986 Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act (issues related to extending Generalized System of Preferences)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Trade issues related to imported organic grain and organic agriculture issues. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) reauthorization; H.R.7986, Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored international trade issues, the Administrations trade agenda and related draft legislation; draft legislation related to reauthorization of the Generalized System of Preferences Program and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill; Retroactive application of Generalized System of Preferences for the period after December 31, 2020; Permanent Normal Trading Relations; De Minimus; H.R. 7986, the Generalized System Preferences Reform Act

Client expense: $1,110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

-Support for the reauthorization of the generalized system of preferences, specifically the GSP Reform Act (H.R. 7986)

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Legislative monitoring of Open Skies Agreements Legislative monitoring of general trade issues including customs modernization, GSP, MTB, IPEF, CBAM, and de minimis Legislative monitoring around China PNTR S. 2004 - A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 relating to de minimis treatment under that Act. S. 1969 - A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require reciprocity with respect to de minimis entries of articles, and for other purposes S. 1537 - Raising Tariffs on Imports from China Act of 2023 S. 153 - Fair Trade with China Enforcement Act H.R. 4148 - To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 relating to de minimis treatment under that Act H.R.6414 - Innovation and Development in Ecuador Act of 2023 S 913 - Innovation and Development in Ecuador Act of 2023 S.4110 - A bill to reauthorize the African Growth and Opportunity Act. HR 5744 - Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2023 S 3422 - Clean Competition Act HR 6622 - Clean Competition Act HR 6114 - Maximum Pressure Act H.R.7979 - End Chinas De Minimis Abuse Act H.R.7986 - Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act

Client expense: $2,620,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE