Florsheim's parent company, Weyco Group, filed a legal action against the U.S. government rather than the president personally. The lawsuit, submitted to the U.S. Court of International Trade, challenges sweeping tariff policies implemented on goods imported from abroad. Because Weyco manufactures its Florsheim footwear overseas, the organization argued that heavy tariff burdens caused significant financial damage to its accounts and forced price adjustments, creating an ironic juxtaposition with reports regarding the popularity of the brand's shoes within political circles.