FDRA welcomes new bid to end footwear duties
01/08/2011
“As we continue to work toward recovery, Congress must strive to relieve the burdensome costs government puts on consumers, especially consumers in lower and middle income families,” stated Representative Jenkins upon introduction of the bill. “That is precisely what this legislation does; it lifts burdensome and punitive tariffs that affect those most in need. I am proud to introduce this legislation into the House, and I am hopeful Congress will move quickly to consider this worthwhile legislation.”
“FDRA wishes to thank Representatives Jenkins and Crowley for their leadership on behalf of all US consumers,” said Matt Priest, president of the industry organisation. “This legislation will end what is perhaps the most pernicious and discriminatory tax on lower and middle income families. At the end of the day, everyone needs shoes, so taxing this necessity at such high levels is completely unjustified. It is exactly the type of sensible policy we need from Washington, DC.”
Mr Priest claimed that the duties covered by the Affordable Footwear Act are “outdated and no longer protect any US jobs”.
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