2026 Trade & Politics Outlook

Sharpen your strategies as we drive into 2026, another pivotal year for the future of U.S. trade policy. Multiple tariff proposals from the Trump Administration have broad implications for the footwear industry, and the Supreme Court will soon decide whether the IEEPA tariffs are lawful. Join this important virtual event to hear experts share what to expect. FDRA members only.

AGENDA

2:00 pm – Overall Outlook: Shifting Ground in 2026

Matt Priest, President & CEO, FDRA
Thomas Crockett, Senior Vice President, Government Relations

2:10 pm – The New Political Landscape

Dr. Spencer Kimball, Executive Director, Emerson College Polling

2:40 pm – Tariffs at the Supreme Court + What is the President’s Plan B?

Matt Priest, President & CEO, FDRA
Thomas Crockett, Senior Vice President, Government Relations

3:10 pm – Navigating Footwear Supply Chains with Ever-Changing Tariffs

John Rodriguez, Vice President, Customs, Apex Logistics

3:30 pm – Stepping into Geopolitics: Greenland, Venezuela, China, and more

Andy Polk, Senior Vice President, FDRA

SPEAKERS

Dr. Spencer Kimball
Executive Director
Emerson College Polling

John Rodriguez
Vice President, Customs
Apex Logistics

Andy Polk
Senior Vice President
FDRA

Thomas Crockett
Senior Vice President, Government Relations
FDRA

Matt Priest
President & CEO
FDRA