USFMA urges tariff reinvestment to boost US footwear industry

USFMA has urged President Trump to reinvest tariff revenue from imported footwear into reviving US manufacturing. Citing low domestic output and military reliance on foreign-made boots, it proposed a $5 billion investment to boost local production to 5 per cent. The group also supports the BOOTS Act to mandate US-made military footwear and enhance national preparedness.

May 22, 2025 - 12:25
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USFMA urges tariff reinvestment to boost US footwear industry
USFMA has urged President Trump to reinvest tariff revenue from imported footwear into reviving US manufacturing. Citing low domestic output and military reliance on foreign-made boots, it proposed a $5 billion investment to boost local production to 5 per cent. The group also supports the BOOTS Act to mandate US-made military footwear and enhance national preparedness.