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#503 Inside the Global Shoeconomy: Footwear Imports, Tariffs, and Trade Trends

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Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer, Port of Long Beach

Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer, Port of Long Beach

What’s driving record U.S. footwear imports despite tariffs and inflation? In this special rebroadcast from the Port of Long Beach’s Supply Chain Insight series, host Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer of the Port of Long Beach, sits down with Matt Priest, President of FDRA, to discuss the forces shaping today’s global “shoeconomy.” They unpack consumer resilience, sourcing shifts, trade policy changes, and what the future holds for global footwear supply chains.

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Matt Priest, FDRA


Posted On November 10, 2025

Posted By SHOE-IN

Posted In Podcast Supply Chain and Sourcing

Tagged consumer resilience FDRA footwear imports footwear industry trends global trade Matt Priest Noel Hacegaba Port of Long Beach Shoeconomy sourcing strategy supply chain insights tariff impact

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