In a jaw-dropping revelation, tariffs on footwear are taking social media by storm! A recent CNN clip has become a viral sensation, laying bare the staggering implications of proposed tariffs on sneakers.

Currently, President Trump is set to impose a staggering 104% tariff on all goods coming from China, with China retaliating by threatening an 84% tariff on American imports. This trade war is set to kick off on April 10, sending shockwaves through the retail industry.

Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America president, Matt Priest, dropped a bombshell during an interview: if a regular $100 pair of sneakers were produced in the USA, consumers could be looking at prices between $300 and $400! That's a jaw-dropping increase that nobody saw coming.

In a stark example, he pointed out that a $150 pair of running shoes might directly jump to $230 with the new tariffs. Imagine walking into a store, and seeing the prices climb overnight!

As news of the potential price hikes spreads, reactions are flooding in. One user chillingly advised, "Buy your summer fits now," while another quipped, "I can already sense the rise of a new age of American smuggling!" The humor didn’t stop there—some joked that services like Klarna are about to boom like never before.

With sneakerheads and casual buyers alike bracing for impact, this debacle is shaping up to be the talk of the town. Will you be rushing to the store before prices explode, or are you bracing for the long-term consequences of these tariffs?