Made in America? Shoe Companies Already Tried That.
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet
Published: Thu May 08 2025
Show Notes
President Donald Trump sees tariffs as a way to bring more manufacturing to the United States. But Nike and other sneaker companies have tried to move production out of Asia before. WSJ’s Jon Emont describes the cautionary tale of Nike’s attempt to make tens of millions of sneakers using high-tech manufacturing in Guadalajara, Mexico. Annie Minoff hosts.
Further Listening:
-ATariff Loophole Just Closed. What That Means for Online Shopping.
-ChinaUnleashes a Trade War Arsenal
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