The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, FDRA, sent a letter to President Biden asking him to eliminate shoe tariffs until the fall to directly reduce the price increase that is affecting working-class families.
The letter, found here, comes ahead of the President’s State of the Union address tonight, when bold policies are often proposed. With the state of world affairs and the supply chain in chaos, FDRA believes it is time for immediate action.
FDRA President & CEO Matt Priest explained in detail why this is needed:
“Our companies continue to pay higher input and supply chain costs, which are passed along to consumers. The War in Ukraine may add even higher costs. The time is now to think and act boldly to help families and our economy.”
"Tariff relief, however, would provide immediate and tangible benefits to American workers and families at this difficult time.”
