Nike, other U.S. footwear makers plead with Trump to drop China tariff

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Nearly 200 American footwear companies are pleading with President Donald Trump to call off potential 25% tariffs on footwear.

 

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Why can't Nike produce a sneaker in the US ? Modern manufacturing techniques surely would secure good profit margins and produce a quality product at an even more competitive price.

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