Nike versus New Balance: Trade Policy in a World of Global Value Chains Case questions include: 1.With regard to the elimination of import tariffs on Vietnamese footwear, is what is good for Nike Inc. also in America’s economic interest? Whatabout New Balance? 2.Key drivers of the success of Vietnam’s footwear manufacturing sector include its weakly enforced labor and environmental standards and its generoussubsidies to state-owned enterprises. Does this give Vietnamese firms an unfair competitive advantage over U.S. firms? 3.What should U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman do about import tariffs on Vietnamese footwear to level the playing field to allow Americanto compete and win in the global economy? Prepare an 4 page response to these questions. Cite source material utilized; a minimum of 5 sources (including the case and textbook) should be utilized in your response.
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