Wednesday, April 2, 2025

TRUMP LAUNCHES TARIFFS AND GLOBAL TRADE SUPPLY CHAIN WAR

The story of President Trump and tariffs with "Liberation Day" is about the opening salvo of a global trade war. The list of countries that are targeted for tariffs is extensive and is shown below. Many are trade suppliers and partners. Those not listed, like Russia, have 10% tariffs. Canada and Mexico are not subject, right now. Note, that these are tariffs on top of existing tariffs. So, China's 34% is in addition to the 20% for a 54% duty. Things start April 5.

What will happen next? Reciprocal acts by other countries? What will it mean to US exporters? Retaliation by Trump?

How will US importers manage the exponential supply chain chaos? How will they adapt? Or can they? Will supply chains break? Uncertainty has a new meaning. Is your customs broker ready? What about maritime and logistics?

*As you prepped for and/or are dealing with Trump tariffs and trade wars, how well have you assessed and reassessed your HTS Harmonized Tariff Schedules for your products? 

*How does AI work with Trump supply chain chaos, uncertainty, and trade wars?


Stay tuned. Stay alert.















 

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