“Trump Celebrates New Tariffs As Negotiations Continue With China”
The Washington Post — August 11, 2025
Leadership Now Member Tom Florsheim, CEO of Weyco Group, is quoted in The Washington Post on navigating the challenges of President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, which have raised costs across global supply chains. “We’re going to have to wait and see what happens with India,” Florsheim said, noting that if tariffs become unmanageable, the company “will have to shift more product back to China.” His comments reflect the uncertainty and tough decisions business leaders face in an era of volatile trade policy and economic instability.
