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Shoppers Across the Political Spectrum Say Trump’s Tariffs Will Raise Retail Prices
A recent study from the FDRA revealed that the majority of Democrats, Republicans and independents believe…
Shoe Price Increases Accelerated in January
Last month, retail footwear prices increased 1 percent from a year ago, the most in six months.
Trump’s China Tariffs Could Mean Higher Shoe Prices for Critical Back-to-School Shopping Season
The new round of tariffs is set to put added pressure on working families.
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FDRA Expects “Roller Coaster Ride” Under Trump
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Shoe Prices Saw Little Change in 2024, But Looming Tariffs Could Dramatically Alter Landscape
Last month, retail footwear prices increased a scant 0.6 percent from a year ago.
AAFA, FDRA Call on Trump to Curb Counterfeiting, Protect IP Rights in First 100 Days
Trade groups told President-elect Donald Trump in a letter that they expect his administration to take a…
Tariffs Are the Top Concern For Shoe Execs in 2025, FDRA Finds
The data represents a tripling from the prior quarter, where trade policy was also cited as a key issue…
‘This New Sheriff Loves Tariffs’: Industry Groups on the Problems and Potential That Come With Second Trump Presidency
Leaders and advocates for the U.S. apparel, footwear, textiles and retail sectors are solidifying their…
FDRA Is Helping Shoe Brands Map Their Supply Chains
The tool is currently available to trace the supply chain history of the upper and lining materials of shoes.
Consumers Set to Spend More on Athletic Shoes in Months Ahead
The new survey from AlixPartners and the FDRA assessed purchasing decisions of consumers this spring into…
Trump’s Threat to Increase China Tariffs Could be ‘Catastrophic to the American Economy’
The former president this week doubled down on claims he would increase punitive duties on China by more than…
Vietnam’s Western Footwear Exports ‘Down Significantly’ in 2023
The world's No. 2 footwear exporter lost ground in the U.S. and EU last year, while seeing increased demand…
Outlook ’24: A Trade Policy Primer
The renewal or reinstatement of free-trade agreements and preference programs will play a critical role in…