12 Apr Footwear Industry Response to New Balance Opposition to TPP
We are disappointed at New Balance’s change of heart on this vitally important agreement for the entire U.S. footwear industry over a matter unrelated to...
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29 Mar Gemini Shippers Group Launches New Partnership with FDRA
Gemini Shippers and FDRA have launched a strategic partnership which offers FDRA members the full range of benefits of membership in Gemini Shippers Group. Footwear...
09 Mar Majority of Domestic Footwear Manufacturing Companies Come Out in Favor of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
The majority of domestic footwear manufacturers (by pairs produced) today stated their strong support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in a letter sent to U.S....
03 Feb Matt Priest, President of FDRA, made the following comments on the signing of TPP in Auckland, New Zealand on February 4th, 2016 (NZDT):
“Today is an exciting day, with the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. This historic trade agreement will provide significant savings to footwear consumers and...
13 Jan FDRA weighs in on President Obama’s 2016 State of the Union
“On behalf of the footwear industry, we are encouraged that tonight President Obama made a strong case on the need for Congress to approve the...
07 Jan Footwear Needs Tariff Relief
During this holiday season, many Americans will purchase a pair of shoes for themselves or to give as a gift. In fact, footwear ranks as...
17 Dec A Remarkable Year at the Port of Long Beach: Infrastructure Improvements to Build on Successes
The Port is poised to pass 7 million container units in the calendar year for only the third time in our 104-year history. November cargo...
02 Dec FDRA Recognizes Top Footwear Factories with Its Special Distinction
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) has recognized six footwear factories with the special distinction as a Recognized Responsible Footwear Manufacturer for 2015...
05 Nov The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Full Text is Released
Today, the United States Trade Representative released the full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a historic 12-nation free trade agreement. For years, FDRA worked...
05 Nov FDRA Recognizes Top Footwear Factories with Its Special Distinction
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) has recognized six footwear factories with the special distinction as a Recognized Responsible Footwear Manufacturer for 2015...