Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report

LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code TRD

16. Specific lobbying issues

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 Proposed and implemented tariffs under IEEPA, Section 301, and Section 232.
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 [H.R.960]
o New and existing trade preference programs, including:
AGOA Extension Act (H.R.6500)
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act (H.R.6504)
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2025 (S.742)
Comments and Testimony to USTR on the USMCA Review
Discussions with Congress, USTR, CBP, State, and Commerce on the Agreements on Reciprocal Trade
o Various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 9802, de minimis, 321/FTZs, duty drawback, 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 and CBP on Customs Modernization.
Discussions with Congress, CPSC, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes.
Discussions with Congress on the Americas Act
Discussions with Congress, USTR, Commerce, CBP on 321 de minimis
Discussions with Congress and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on NextNavs petition for rulemaking to reorganize the 902-928 MHz band
Discussions with USTR on Section 301 Nicaraguas acts, policies, and practices related to labor rights, human rights, and the rule of law.
H.R. 1968 - FY 2025 Continuing Resolution, through September 30, 2025
S.J.Res. 77 - End Canada Tariffs
S.J.Res. 81 - End Brazil Tariffs
S.J.Res. 88 - Terminate Global Tariffs
S. 1272/H.R. 2665 - Trade Review Act of 2025
S.1241/H.R.2548 - Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
Discussions with Congress, CBP, USTR, State, Commerce, Treasury, and the White House on Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff To Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

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

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code TRA

16. Specific lobbying issues

Transportation
Discussions with Congress and Administration on shipping delays and costs from the Red Sea crisis
Discussions with Congress on freedom of navigation in Red Sea and Indo-Pacific including the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait
Discussions with Congress on protecting arctic shipping routes
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.
Specifically on relief funding for Key Bridge
Specific legislation on key transportation issues impacting the industry:
o SHIPS for America Act - in opposition of fees and restrictions
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
o Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act - preliminary discussions while text is being drafted, no formal position taken
US Trade Representative Section 301 Investigation into Chinas Maritime Logistics and Shipbuilding Sectors - in opposition of port fees, equipment tariffs, and restrictions

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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), President of the U.S.

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code CSP

16. Specific lobbying issues

Product Safety (CSP)
Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on:
Final e-Filing regulations and CPSCs 2016 enforcement discretion policy for adult apparel
Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA)
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, and proposed PFAS restrictions by the European Union and EU Member States.
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.
Regulation of Infant Support Cushions as it relates to head support products.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code CPT

16. Specific lobbying issues

IPR
Discussions with Congress and Administration on: nominations,appointments and/or funding, including 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, the Intellectual Property (IP) Attache Program , 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 Dangers of the growth of fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites; discussions around curbing fraud, and pre-verification of paid advertising
o Related international policies
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 National Security related to illicit economies
State Dept, USPTO, IPEC, 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, gray market goods 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, enforcement, and any technical corrections needed for INFORM Consumers Act (Public Law No. 117-328)
o Reintroduction of the SHOP SAFE Act (S.2934) (HR 8684)
o Expansion of S.2531 - SOCIAL MEDIA Act
o Raising awareness and exploring solutions for the Digital Devalue Chain of Counterfeits
o Information sharing; S.2677 (and H.R. 4930) introduced by Sens. Grassley (R-IA) and Hassan (D-N.H.) to authorize Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to clarify and expand CBPs authority to share key IP-related information with rights holders and other relevant stakeholders. and CBP technology donation program
o The Communications Decency Act of 1996 Proposal to Sunset Section 230

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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Copyright Office, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code SMB

16. Specific lobbying issues

Small Business
Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of tariffs and logistics issues 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.

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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury - Dept of

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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code LBR

16. Specific lobbying issues

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 ILO 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).
o Funding for various U.S. government agencies and international organizations that work on labor rights and leveling the playing field for American businesses and workers.
o Discussion with administration officials at USTR and DOL/ILAB on the labor provisions in the bilateral agreements on reciprocal trade (ARTs)
o Discussion with administration officials at State, USTR, DOL/ILAB on funding for ILAB and the International Labor Organization (ILO)

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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

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15. General issue area code ENV

16. Specific lobbying issues

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
Discussions with Congress on H.R.960 - Protect Our Clothes from PFAS Act
Discussions with Congress, on trade incentives for preferred material usage, and non-tariff barriers to utilizing recycled materials
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

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Office of the Vice President of the United States

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21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)

22. New General description of client’s business or activities

LOBBYIST UPDATE

23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client

ISSUE UPDATE

24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains

AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client

FOREIGN ENTITIES

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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization

CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE

29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery, extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
No Yes