With trade tensions escalating by the day, sneakers, athletic apparel and sports equipment continue to fly beneath the radar, but the unpredictability of U.S. policy leaves many executives wondering about the future. With the U.S. striking first and retaliation in the works from China, the EU, Mexico and Canada, it’s hard to know if the tit-for-tat nature of the discussion thus far will continue or whether the heads of state will back down. Certainly, last weekend’s blowup at the G-7 Summit did nothing to soothe tensions as President Trump’s tweets about Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were met with staunch ... Log in to view full article.