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29 May, 2026 – Glass Jaw? The New Economic Fragility Recasting American Power
12 May, 2026 – Shoe Prices in April Jumped the Fastest in Over Three Years
4 May, 2026 – Rising Prices Aren’t Keeping Consumers Away as Footwear Sales Grow in Q1
10 April, 2026 – Job Concerns, Shoe Price Hikes and Shaky Consumer Suggests Slower Sales on the Horizon
10 April, 2026 – Shoe Prices Continue to Rise in March as Iran War Adds Fuel to the Fire
9 April, 2026 – Oil Rate Increases Could Mean Shoe Prices May Rise This Summer
24 February, 2026 – WATCH: Footwear trade group discusses impact of Supreme Court ruling against President Trump’s tariffs
24 February, 2026 – Shoe Industry in ‘Unchartered Waters’ Over Trump’s Tariff Moves
23 February, 2026 – WATCH: US Footwear Retailers’ Group on Tariff Uncertainties
21 February, 2026 – US Supreme Court rules Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs illegal
20 February, 2026 – Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, rebuking president’s signature economic policy
20 February, 2026 – EXEC: The Supreme Court Kills Trump’s IEEPA Tariff Effort but Uncertainty Still Reigns
20 February, 2026 – Trump’s Emergency Tariffs Ruled Illegal by Supreme Court: What That Means for the Footwear Industry (Yahoo Finance)
20 February, 2026 – Trump’s Emergency Tariffs Ruled Illegal by Supreme Court: What That Means for the Footwear Industry (WWD)
20 February 2026 – Live Updates: Trump administration news, SCOTUS tariffs ruling, US-Iran negotiations
20 February, 2026 – WATCH: Supreme Court Rules that Trump’s Tariffs are Illegal
20 February, 2026 – Retail industry says Trump tariff reversal is a win, even as uncertainty remains (CNBC)
20 February, 2026 – US Supreme Court Overturns Trump’s Emergency Tariffs
20 February, 2026 – Oregon DOJ notches win in Trump tariff case; it may be short-lived
20 February, 2026 – Industry Has Swift and Varied Reactions to Supreme Court Tariff Decision
20 February, 2026 – Supreme Court Nixes Trump Tariffs: What It Means For New Jersey
6 February, 2026 – Dress Shoe Revival Takes Center Stage During February’s FFANY Market Week
February 2026 – Straight Talk: Sandi Mines, the VP of Corporate Engagement at FDRA on the Power of In-Person Experiences
13 January, 2026 – Shoe Prices Remained ‘Mostly Flat’ in 2025 Despite Tariff Concerns
5 December, 2025 – Optimism Prevails Among Brands and Buyers at FFANY and FSNYE During Footwear Market Week
16 November, 2025 – WATCH: US footwear companies want to expand cooperation in the Vietnamese market | VOVLive
15 November, 2025 – US footwear industry businesses wish to expand cooperation in Vietnam
22 October, 2025 – Shoes for a Cure Kicks Off Big Week in New York With Intimate Saks Cocktail
22 October, 2025 – Inside the Shoes for a Cure NYC Kickoff Party at Saks
21 October, 2025 – WATCH: Extra TV – Shoes for a Cure 2025
18 October, 2025 – Shoes for a Cure Makes a Splash in Miami as Top Brands Unite to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research
16 October, 2025 – WATCH: Shoes for a Cure Miami on NBC 6
14 October, 2025 – Shoes for a Cure Returns to the Miami Design District for an Exclusive Luxury Shopping Weekend Benefiting Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
30 September, 2025 – WATCH: The Close with FDRA’s Matt Priest
29 September, 2025 – Shoe Prices Are Up, And Footwear Could Be Off Some Holiday Gift Lists
15 September, 2025 – Shoe Companies Warn of Price Increases as Tariff Costs Kick In‘
15 September, 2025 – Shoe Demand Expected to Fall as Tariff-Induced Price Hikes Take Hold
11 September, 2025 – Shoe Prices Continue to Climb in August, More Increases Expected as Tariffs Impact Footwear Imports
7 August, 2025 – FDRA Brings the Industry Together at FFANY Market Week Cocktail
7 August, 2025 – WATCH PODCAST: Supply Chain Insight — August 2025 — Navigating the ‘Shoeconomy’
4 August, 2025 – Trade Show Organizers Discuss Impact of Tariffs and Importance of Connecting Face-to-Face
31 July, 2025 – WATCH: Tracking Tariffs This Back to School Season with FDRA Reporting
23 July, 2025 – WATCH: U.S. House caucus holds third annual ‘Sneaker Day on the Hill’ U.S. House caucus holds third annual ‘Sneaker Day on the Hill’
23 July, 2025 – House members and staffers sport sneakers as they head for recess
23 July, 2025 – One Lawmaker’s Quest to Make Congress a Little More Comfortable
23 July, 2025 – Capitol Lens | Sneakers of the House
21 July, 2025 Andy Polk from the Footwear Innovation Foundation: changing the industry from reactive to visionary
16 July, 2025 Tariffs Give Parents Back-to-School Shoe Anxiety
15 July, 2025 Shoe Prices Dip in June but Tariff Pressures Could Lead to Increases Later This Year, FDRA and AAFA Say
8 July, 2025 WATCH: Bloomberg X Matt Priest: Vietnam Essential to US Footwear Supply Chain
3 July, 2025 Secretary Bessent Asked About FDRA on CNBC
26 June, 2025 FDRA Elects New Board Leadership
23 June, 2025 Footwear Innovation Foundation Launches Contest to Encourage Game-Changing Ideas
13 June, 2025 FN 80: Even Before Trump’s Tariffs, Rising Production Costs in China Shifted the Sourcing Landscape
6 June, 2025 Shoe Brands at FFANY and FSNYE Learn to Navigate Tariff Uncertainty at June Market Week
3 June, 2025 WATCH: Matt Priest, President & CEO of FDRA on CBS Evening News Discussing Tariffs and Shoe Pricing
3 June, 2025 WATCH: Matt Priest, President & CEO of FDRA, on CNN Discussing Tariff Uncertainty and Shoe Pricing
2 June, 2025 The Great Unknown: Tariff Uncertainties Remain Front And Center For Footwear Sector
28 May, 2025 WATCH: Matt Priest on CNN Regional; Tariff Impact on Back-To-School Shoe Shopping
28 May, 2025 Problem Solvers: Introducing the Footwear Innovation Foundation
28 May, 2025– FDRA Pushes Trump For Relief as Vietnam Tariff Talks Resume in June
21 May, 2025– Tariff math leaves retailers very little choice on prices
19 May, 2025– What’s the Carbon Footprint of Your Shoes?
14 May, 2025– WATCH: FDRA President & CEO Matt Priest on NewsNation
12 May, 2025 – WATCH: FDRA President & CEO Matt Priest’s statement read on CNN
5 Mag, 2025 Sneakers sotto attacco: i giganti delle calzature chiedono a Trump l’esenzione dai dazi
2 May, 2025 – Footwear giants Nike, Adidas and others ask Trump for tariff exemption
2 May, 2025 – Nike, Adidas, Puma, Steve Madden, Caleres + Dozens More Companies Urge Trump to Exempt Shoes From Tariffs in FDRA Letter
28 April, 2025 – Industry Leaders Launch Footwear Innovation Foundation
22 April, 2025 – LISTEN: How Did This Get Here: Your wardrobe – Matt Priest, President & CEO of FDRA on NPR
18 April, 2025 – Alabama shoe store owner expects new tariffs to affect prices
11 April, 2025 – WATCH: Matt Priest, President & CEO of FDRA on BBC discussing tariffs
10 April, 2025 – Shoe Prices Eased in March, But Could Be ‘Sharply Higher’ Later This Year if Tariffs Remain in Place
10 April, 2025 – ‘Prices are going to go up’: What tariffs could mean for metro Detroit shoe stores
9 April, 2025 – WATCH: Matt Priest, President & CEO of FDRA, discussing tariffs on PBS NewsHour
9 April, 2025 – LISTEN: What tariffs and trade war threats mean for the U.S. footwear industry Matt Priest, President & CEO of FDRA, on PBS News Hour
9 April, 2025 – Trade Groups Warn Tariffs Will Drive Up Prices on Sneakers, Jeans, and Most American Apparel
8 April, 2025 – Brands Briefing: Trump’s new tariffs have every brand scrambling
8 April, 2025 – WATCH: Shoe Industry Bracing for New Tariffs – Matt Priest on CNN
8 April, 2025 – Clothing retailers delay orders, freeze hiring as tariffs hit
7 April, 2025 – Lessons From Tariff History
6 April, 2025 – Tariffs will make sneakers, jeans and almost everything Americans wear cost more, trade groups warn
6 April, 2025 – Trump’s Vietnam Tariff Targets Sneaker Giants
5 April, 2025 – Stock Market Is Crashing, Layoffs Have Surged More Than 200 Percent, & We’re Being Warned A Depression Is Coming
4 April, 2025 – High tariffs could be ‘catastrophic’ for footwear and apparel companies like those in Oregon
4 April, 2025 – WATCH: Matt Priest, President & CEO of FDRA discusses Tariffs on CNBC
4 April, 2025 – WATCH: ‘Undeniable’ tariffs will lead to higher prices for consumers: Retailers of America President
4 April, 2025 – WATCH: Matt Priest, President & CEO of FDRA discusses Tariffs – CNN
4 April, 2025 – Trump says major Nike producer Vietnam wants to slash its tariffs ‘down to ZERO’ after ‘productive call’
3 April, 2025 – Tariffs and your money: When to expect higher prices on produce, cars, everyday goods
3 April, 2025 – Why did tiny Vietnam face Donald Trump’s ire as the country was imposed 46% tariffs on Liberation Day? Here’s the reason
3 April, 2025 – Trump’s Tariff Blow Has Footwear Firms Pondering Cost Structure
3 April, 2025 – US’s FDRA warns of potential impact of Trump’s tariffs on footwear sector’s pricing
3 April, 2025 – Nike, Deckers and More Shoe Stocks Are Getting Pounded After Trump Tariff Moves ‘Far Worse’ Than Expected
3 April, 2025 – Nike, Columbia Sportswear stocks fall after Trump announces tariff hikes
3 April, 2025 – Nike stock tanks along with other footwear retailers on Trump tariffs
3 April, 2025 – ‘Catastrophic for American families’: Business leaders react as Trump imposes ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs on world
3 April, 2025 – Trump’s 46% Vietnam Tariff Threatens Nike, Wayfair, and American Eagle
3 April, 2025 – Businesses fear new Trump tariffs will hurt them — and their customers
2 April, 2025 – Trump’s massive 46% Vietnam tariffs pummel Nike, American Eagle and Wayfair
2 April, 2025 – Trump’s Tariff Hikes on China, Vietnam Pose Big Problem For Shoe Firms
2 April, 2025 – Americans’ Reaction to Trump’s Tariffs Range From Worried to Enthusiastic
2 April, 2025 – Trump Slaps Massive 46% Reciprocal Tariffs On Vietnam, 49% On Cambodia | Here’s Why
1 April, 2025 – The ghosts of trade wars past
31 March, 2025 – FDRA: Q1 Exec Sentiment Is Most Pessimistic in Survey History
25 March, 2025 – ‘There’s lots of concern’: Why footwear is one of the industries most susceptible to tariffs
25 March, 2025 – LISTEN: From Resilience to Relevance: Matt Priest Finds His Footing
25 March, 2025 – 10 Products That May Get More Expensive Due to Tariffs
14 March, 2025 – How the sporting goods industry is bracing for tariffs
4 April, 2025 – High tariffs could be ‘catastrophic’ for footwear and apparel companies like those in Oregon
4 April, 2025 – WATCH: Matt Priest, President & CEO of FDRA discusses Tariffs on CNBC
4 April, 2025 – WATCH: ‘Undeniable’ tariffs will lead to higher prices for consumers: Retailers of America President
4 April, 2025 – WATCH: Matt Priest, President & CEO of FDRA discusses Tariffs – CNN
4 April, 2025 – Trump says major Nike producer Vietnam wants to slash its tariffs ‘down to ZERO’ after ‘productive call’
3 April, 2025 – Tariffs and your money: When to expect higher prices on produce, cars, everyday goods
3 April, 2025 – Why did tiny Vietnam face Donald Trump’s ire as the country was imposed 46% tariffs on Liberation Day? Here’s the reason
3 April, 2025 – Trump’s Tariff Blow Has Footwear Firms Pondering Cost Structure
3 April, 2025 – US’s FDRA warns of potential impact of Trump’s tariffs on footwear sector’s pricing
3 April, 2025 – Nike, Deckers and More Shoe Stocks Are Getting Pounded After Trump Tariff Moves ‘Far Worse’ Than Expected
3 April, 2025 – Nike, Columbia Sportswear stocks fall after Trump announces tariff hikes
3 April, 2025 – Nike stock tanks along with other footwear retailers on Trump tariffs
3 April, 2025 – ‘Catastrophic for American families’: Business leaders react as Trump imposes ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs on world
3 April, 2025 – Trump’s 46% Vietnam Tariff Threatens Nike, Wayfair, and American Eagle
3 April, 2025 – Businesses fear new Trump tariffs will hurt them — and their customers
2 April, 2025 – Trump’s massive 46% Vietnam tariffs pummel Nike, American Eagle and Wayfair
2 April, 2025 – Trump’s Tariff Hikes on China, Vietnam Pose Big Problem For Shoe Firms
13 March, 2025 – WATCH: Matt Priest, President & CEO of FDRA, on Tariff Uncertainty for Businesses and Consumers
5 March, 2025 – LISTEN: Matt Priest discusses Tariffs on SiriusXM POTUS Channel
4 March, 2025 – Industry Laments ‘Potentially Crushing Burden’ of Trump’s Tariffs
5 February, 2025 – FFANY President Sandi Mines Reflects on Women’s Progress in the Footwear Industry: Women in Power
4 February, 2025 – WATCH: FDRA’s Matt Priest on CNN: Footwear Industry Warns Tariffs Will Make Shoes More Expensive
4 February, 2025 – WATCH: FDRA’s Matt Priest on CNBC: Tariff Uncertainty for Businesses
28 January, 2025 – Did Trump’s Colombia Dustup Reveal His True Tariff Motivations?
25 January, 2025 – Tariffs will make shoe production pricier. Who will bear the cost?
22 January, 2025 – WATCH: Matt Priest on OSD Podcast: Donald Trump Hates Your Sneakers!
16 January, 2025 – FDRA Expects ‘Roller Coaster Ride’ as Trump Tariffs Loom
15 January, 2025 – Shoe Prices Saw Little Change in 2024, But Looming Tariff Hikes Could Dramatically Alter the Landscape
12 December, 2024 – Tariffs Are the Top Concern For Shoe Execs in 2025, FDRA Finds
7 December, 2024 – WATCH: FDRA’s Matt Priest on Trump Tariffs on Fox News
6 December, 2024 – Shoe Brands at FFANY and FSNYE Highlight Strong Demand As They Navigate Potential Tariff Challenges
27 November, 2024 – WATCH: FDRA’s Matt Priest discusses Trump Tariffs on CNN
26 November, 2024 – WATCH: FDRA’s Matt Priest discusses Trump Tariffs on CNN International
26 November, 2024 – WATCH: Trump Vows New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China On Day One (CNN)
26 November, 2024 – Trump tries to force other countries to negotiating table on immigration and trade with promise to hike tariffs
26 November, 2024 – Steve Madden and More Shoe Companies Looking to Mexico to Escape Heavy Trump Tariffs Might Be Out of Luck
14 November, 2024 – Surprising Takeaways From FDRA Holiday Shoe Sales Forecast
13 November, 2024 – Republicans Clinch Control of Congress By Narrowest of Margins
13 November, 2024 – Shoes for a Cure Raises More Than $700K for Breast Cancer Research
11 November, 2024 – Big Sneaker Brands Promised a 3D-Printed Revolution. These Are the Disrupters Making It Happen
8 November, 2024 – FDRA Survey: Consumers Plan to Shop Later — and in Stores — for Holiday Footwear Purchases This Year
7 November, 2024 – ‘This New Sheriff Loves Tariffs’: Industry Groups on the Problems and Potential That Come With Second Trump Presidency
7 November, 2024 – Shoes for a Cure Miami Supports Sylvester Breast Cancer Research
6 November, 2024 – What Trump’s return to the White House could mean for the economy and taxes
23 October, 2024 – Emily Rockefeller Hosted the ‘Shoes For a Cure’ Kickoff Event at L’Avenue at Saks
10 October, 2024 – Shoe Prices Expected to End 2024 Higher for the Fourth Straight Year, FDRA Says
9 October, 2024 – FDRA Is Helping Shoe Brands Map Their Supply Chains
8 October, 2024 – Shoes for a Cure Returns to Chelsea Market October 23
4 October, 2024 – Shoes for a Cure Is Back: How the Industry Is Rallying to Raise Critical Funds for Breast Cancer Research
1 October, 2024 – PepsiCo & PLC Unveil First-Ever Student Capsule Collection at Black Footwear Forum with Big Sean
1 October, 2024 – Easy Spirit Launches ‘Move for Pink’ Sneaker to Support Breast Cancer Research — With Help From Katie Couric
29 September, 2024 – 5 Valuable Takeaways From Converse Exec Brandis Russell at the Black Footwear Forum
29 September, 2024 – Tracy Reese and Jimmy Choo Americas President Jaime Wynn Share the Complexities of Mentorship at the Black Footwear Forum
27 September, 2024 – Top designers will gather in Detroit this weekend for the National Black Footwear Forum
12 September, 2024 – Trump likely wouldn’t need Congress to approve his most controversial trade policy
12 September, 2024 – Trump’s plan to hike tariffs would spike shipping costs, just like in 2018, experts say
11 September, 2024 – Trump-Harris Debate Leaves Questions About Candidates’ Fiscal Policies Unanswered
11 September, 2024 – Shoe Prices Saw First Decline in a Year Last Month, FDRA Reports
9 August, 2024 – Despite Caution, Brands Tout Positive Momentum During FFANY Market Week
30 July, 2024 – Consumers Want to Buy Shoes in Stores, But Brands Still Need Amazon for This Key Reason
23 July, 2024 – How Retailers Are Prepping for a Value-Driven Back-to-School Season
23 July, 2024 – U.S. Importers Are Rushing Goods in Early Ahead of Shipping Disruptions
17 July, 2024 – Port of Los Angeles July 2024 Cargo News Briefing with Footwear Executive Matt Priest
18 June, 2024 – A Trump Administration Could Mean Higher Tariffs for Footwear
28 June, 2024 – Downer Debate Leaves Industry With More Questions Than Answers
14 June, 2024 – Lawmakers Celebrate Footwear Innovation, Industry Leaders on Capitol Hill at Second Annual Sneaker Day
13 June, 2024 – Sick Capitol Customs From Sneaker Day
12 June, 2024 – Sneakerheads in Congress grow their footprint
12 June, 2024 – What’s the Congressional Sneaker Caucus: The Bipartisan Footwear Movement That Brings Members of Congress Together, Explained
03 June, 2024 – WATCH: FDRA CEO Talks Inflation, Tariffs on Footwear
15 May, 2024 – Footwear Price Increases Slowed in April
30 April, 2024 – FDRA calls on Biden administration to eliminate footwear tariffs
19 April, 2024 – Save America’s Soles and End Shoe Tariffs Now!
10 April, 2024 – Shoe Prices in March Grew at the Sharpest Rate in 16 Months — Driven By Men’s Increases
9 April, 2024 – Consumers Set to Spend More on Athletic Shoes in Months Ahead, But Overall Industry Sales Will Be Sluggish, New Survey Says
22 February, 2024 – Footwear Leaders Point Out the Irony of Trump Entering the Sneaker Game
13 February, 2024 – Shoe Prices Rise Slightly in January, Driven by Increase in Women’s Category
7 February, 2024 – Best-in-class comms strategies from American Airlines and FDRA
11 December, 2023 – FDRA says traceability remains ‘large challenge’ for footwear sector
1 December, 2023 – Shoe Brands Highlight Newness and Versatility to Win Over Inflation-Stricken Consumers at FFANY and FSNYE Trade Shows
15 November, 2023 – FDRA Sends Letter to Biden Administration Pushing For the Elimination of 301 Tariffs
14 November 2023 – Shoe Prices Tick Up in October as Overall Consumer Prices Remain Flat From Last Month
25 October, 2023 – Shoes for a Cure Raises $600K for Breast Cancer Research
12 October, 2023 – Amazon Could Lose Share Among Holiday Shoe Shoppers + Other Predictions From FDRA’s Seasonal Forecast
3 October, 2023 – Can the Secondhand Sneaker Market Make a Dent in Footwear’s Environmental Footprint?
2 October, 2023 – ‘Shoes for a Cure’ Will Once Again Unite Industry Around Breast Cancer Fight
29 September, 2023 – The Black Footwear Forum Gathered 600+ Black Creative Professionals To Celebrate Black Excellence
15 September, 2023 – How Do You Build a Corporate Culture in a Hybrid or Remote Workplace? WSJ Readers Share Strategies
1 September, 2023 – Matt Priest, president and CEO of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, shares helpful tips from a life better led
27 July, 2023 – FDRA: Back-to-School Shoe Shoppers Prioritizing Deals
22 June, 2023 – Capitol Hill Hosts First-Ever Sneaker Day
9 June, 2023 – Supreme Court upholds American innovation and investment on World Anticounterfeiting Day
1 June, 2023 – FDRA Names Nike Exec Jennifer Bendall as Next Chairman, Taps New Vice Chairman & Treasurer
27 April, 2023 – Two US Congressmen Hope Sneakers Will Bring Politicians Together With Launch of New Caucus
8 March, 2023 – FDRA CEO Matt Priest Says ‘Now’s the Time to Diversify Production’ as China Tensions Persist
14 November, 2022 – FDRA Report: Shoe Industry Has Made Some Progress in Sustainability, But More Work Is Needed
7 September, 2022 – FDRA Launches 2022 Shoe Voter Education Center
9 May, 2022 – Ending Trump tariffs on footwear, Americans paid 3.4 billion dollars more for shoes in 2021
27 September, 2021 – FDRA Environmentally Preferred Material Guide recommends LWG
28 May, 2019 – FDRA President and CEO Matt Priest Talks About Tariffs, Finding Shoe Talent and Diversity
27 May, 2019 – Raising the Stakes – FN Milestone Issue