Donald Trump is threatening to increase import tariffs from 10 to 25% on a total of 200 billion dollars in Chinese imports, and if this were to happen, the costs of this operation would result in extra expenses to be paid by American households. Even footwear – which is not even directly involved – will end up costing more. How much more? According to FDRA, the price of children’s footwear would increase by 10 to 15 dollars a pair, from 150 to 206 for running shoes, from 130 to 178.74 for basketball shoes, from 49.99 to 65.57 for canvas sneakers, and from 190 to 248.56 for boots.

It is the hope of all concerned that such a self-destructive policy does not go into effect.