Why Trump’s Favorite Shoe Company Is Fighting the White House (w/ Thomas Florsheim Jr.)
Thomas Florsheim Jr. discusses the impact of Trump's tariff policies on his shoe company, which is known to be the president's favorite brand. He highlights the challenges of rising import costs and supply-chain issues, which have led to significant financial burdens for his business. Ultimately, Florsheim's company decided to sue the federal government over these tariffs due to the ongoing economic uncertainty.
- ▪Thomas Florsheim Jr. is the owner of a shoe company favored by President Trump.
- ▪The company has faced skyrocketing import costs and supply-chain chaos due to tariffs.
- ▪Florsheim's company has sued the federal government over the financial impact of these tariffs.
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| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 22:53:49 GMT |
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Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/PreviewWhy Trump’s Favorite Shoe Company Is Fighting the White House (w/ Thomas Florsheim Jr.)Catherine RampellMay 21, 2026∙ PaidShareCatherine Rampell is joined by Thomas Florsheim Jr., whose company makes the president’s favorite shoe brand, to discuss what Trump’s tariff agenda has meant for his business. From skyrocketing import costs to supply-chain chaos to millions paid in tariffs, Thomas explains why reshoring production to the United States still doesn’t make economic sense.
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