Nike vs. New Balance

Nike vs. New Balance

Case Questions

1)In this case, Nike wishes the tariffs on shoes from Vietnam to be eliminated. Please defend their position citing the reasons stated in the case and any others that you can think of.

1)OR

2)Likewise, New Balance wishes the tariffs to remain; please defend their position citing the reasons stated in the case and any others you can think of

SO CHOOSE TO ANSWER EITHER QUESTION 1 OR QUESTION PLUS:

1) EXTRA 0.2 (ADDED TO YOUR GRADE)    Let’s assume that the TPP is implemented and that tariffs from Vietnam in question are eliminated: as an advisor to New Balance, what alternative actions would you have them consider (use your creativity—the possible answers are not necessarily addressed in the case).