President to decide soon on defense bill that includes 'buy American' footwear provision
The Senate has approved a defense authorization bill that includes a controversial “buy American” footwear provision the White House has opposed, sending the bill to the president. The provision mandates the purchase of footwear for military recruits that is produced in the United States – which critics say largely benefits one company, New Balance. The company has been pushing for the move for years. The current system provides recruits with a cash voucher they can use to purchase training shoes...