FDRA Asks for Duty Deferment Extension Through 2020
Today, FDRA sent a letter to the Trump Administration urging that it extend the current duty deferment plan for the rest of 2020. FDRA highlighted in the letter that the U.S. has already lost over 100,000 footwear jobs and needs this simple action to help stop the damage from getting worse. In April, the Administration announced duty deferment for certain goods imported in March and April. 

FDRA President & CEO Matt Priest made the following statement: 

"Today, we called on the Trump Administration to extend its current duty deferment plan for the rest of the year. This would free up much-needed cash to help U.S. footwear companies stay in business and preserve U.S. jobs. These duties would still be paid, just at a later date, so there is no loss to the federal government. We hope that everything is on the the table to save our economy. If it is, then duty deferment is an easy way to strengthen footwear companies and their workers during this unprecedented time."  
To discuss the latest developments on the coronavirus and the economic response, FDRA will hold our next coronavirus call on Tuesday, May 26th at 2:00 p.m. EDT. This call is for FDRA Members only.
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