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President Trump has reportedly been pushing his preferred $145 Florsheim Oxfords on aides even as Weyco Group, which owns Florsheim, sued the administration over tariff measures and sought a $16 million refund.

Trump has reportedly pressed White House staff and allies to wear $145 Florsheim Oxfords.
Florsheim is owned by Weyco Group, a Chicago-based firm whose shoes were once worn by Michael Jackson.
Weyco sued in December at the U.S. Court of International Trade to declare the tariff measures illegal and requested a $16 million refund with interest.
The Supreme Court struck down the tariffs in February, a decision Weyco's CEO called an important step forward.
Weyco's CEO said tariffs sometimes cost the company more than making the shoes and harmed business planning.
It is unclear whether Trump knew about the lawsuit, and the White House did not immediately comment.

Trump pushes Florsheim Oxfords while owner sues his tariff policy

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