Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-05-03 01:56Group 1: Footwear Industry - The American Footwear Distributors and Retailers Association has requested the White House to exempt the footwear industry from the "reciprocal tariffs," stating that these tariffs pose a "survival threat" to the industry [1] - A letter signed by 76 footwear brands, including Nike, Adidas, Skechers, and Under Armour, indicates that many companies producing affordable footwear cannot bear the high tariffs and cannot pass on these costs to consumers [1] - The CEO of the association noted that the price of a $150 sneaker has increased to $230 due to tariffs, representing an $80 increase or a 53% rise [1][2] Group 2: Hair Care Industry - The U.S. tariff policy is causing significant price increases for many hair care products, leading to concerns among small business owners and consumers about rising costs [3] - In Los Angeles, a major center for the hair care industry, local businesses are feeling the impact of the tariff policy, with worries about increased prices for hair services [3] - A hair salon owner in Colorado mentioned that the tariff policy is affecting supply chains, and a hairstylist expressed concerns about having to pass on increased costs to customers [6]