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Affordable Footwear Act gains momentum
04 Mar '08
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“American's are in need of economic relief,” continued Burke, “AAFA and Congress are stepping up to the challenge with creative, cost-saving solutions – like the Affordable Footwear Act.
With such broad bi-partisan support in Congress, and throughout the United States, we urge Congressional leaders to act now to approve this legislation and help hardworking American families.”
The depression-era shoe tax was implemented to protect the domestic footwear industry. Yet with 99 percent of all footwear sold in America being imported, the shoe tax has not only outlived its purpose but is also unavoidable.
The regressive shoe tax on footwear imports is highest – as much as 67 percent – on the least expensive shoes. The cost is necessarily passed on to consumers at the cash register as a hidden shoe tax that can be nearly 40 percent of the price of a pair of shoes. That extra 40 percent can add up quickly and be a burden for America's hardworking families.
With such broad bi-partisan support in Congress, and throughout the United States, we urge Congressional leaders to act now to approve this legislation and help hardworking American families.”
The depression-era shoe tax was implemented to protect the domestic footwear industry. Yet with 99 percent of all footwear sold in America being imported, the shoe tax has not only outlived its purpose but is also unavoidable.
The regressive shoe tax on footwear imports is highest – as much as 67 percent – on the least expensive shoes. The cost is necessarily passed on to consumers at the cash register as a hidden shoe tax that can be nearly 40 percent of the price of a pair of shoes. That extra 40 percent can add up quickly and be a burden for America's hardworking families.
American Apparel & Footwear Association
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