Trump’s Favorite Footwear Brand Hates His Tariffs
Florsheim Shoes, a brand favored by Donald Trump, has faced significant challenges due to the tariffs imposed during his administration. The company's CEO, Thomas Florsheim Jr., expressed frustration over the fluctuating tariffs that have impacted their business operations and employee jobs. Despite being a long-standing American brand, the majority of their shoes are manufactured overseas, making them vulnerable to trade policy changes.
- ▪Florsheim Shoes has been affected by tariffs that have changed fifteen times under the Trump administration.
- ▪The company has paid approximately $21 million in import duties over ten months following the tariffs.
- ▪Weyco Group, which owns Florsheim, employs about 350 people in the U.S. in various roles related to shoe sales.
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ReceiptsTrump’s Favorite Footwear Brand Hates His TariffsThe company that makes Florsheim shoes just got its first tariff refund. But it still hasn’t been made whole.Catherine RampellMay 24, 2026∙ PaidShare(Photo illustration by The Bulwark / Photos Getty, Shutterstock, Weyco Group)NOT EVEN DONALD TRUMP’S FAVORITE BRANDS are safe from his economic abuse. Consider the case of Florsheim Shoes, which sells the black leather oxfords famously modeled by Trump’s cabinet members.“The tariffs have changed fifteen times,” recounts Thomas Florsheim Jr., whose great-great-grandfather founded the brand in 1892. “I think that many businesses felt that the Trump administration was going to be pro-business.
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