Matt Preist

Matt Preist is the CEO of Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), an organization that represents footwear companies and advocates for the footwear industry's interests. He was in the news recently discussing the impact of President Trump's tariffs on imports from Mexico and China, highlighting how these tariffs act as taxes that significantly increase the cost of everyday goods, particularly shoes, putting financial strain on American families and businesses.