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WASHINGTON, April 21, 2025 – The United States Footwear Manufacturers Association is pleased to announce its newest member is Red Wing Shoe Company, a global leader in the design, production and distribution of safety and lifestyle footwear and work apparel. USFMA is also thrilled to welcome Red Wing Shoe Company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO)

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2025 – Karlee Popken, USFMA Policy Director, issued the following statement: As the leading voice for domestic footwear manufacturers and the domestic supply chain, the United States Footwear Manufacturers Association (USFMA) recognizes that the U.S. footwear industry is highly sensitive to imports, and trade policy including

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2025 – The United States Footwear Manufacturers Association is pleased to welcome Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics, a leading producer of highly engineered and high-quality rubber and plastic molds. The South Dakota company joins USFMA at a turning point for our industry, as we strengthen our collective voice to advocate for

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2025 – The United States Footwear Manufacturers Association is pleased to welcome as its newest member Toray Performance Materials Corporation, a leading producer of thermoplastic composites for athletic footwear, recreation, and the medical and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Camarillo, California, and employing skilled

WASHINGTON, February 4, 2025 – Bill McCann, USFMA Executive Director, issued the following statement:

WASHINGTON, November 13, 2024 – The United States Footwear Manufacturers Association is pleased to announce the expansion of its national network of producers and suppliers as it takes new strides in strengthening and growing the U.S. manufacturing base.

WASHINGTON, September, 10, 2024 – The United States Footwear Manufacturers Association is pleased to join a coalition of domestic manufacturers in calling on Congress to pass legislation requiring all military personnel be equipped with U.S.-produced footwear.

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2024 _ Trade policy director Karlee Popken testified before the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on “Promoting Supply Chain Resilience.”