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August 4, 2025
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U.S. Tariff Hikes Loom: What Importers Should Do Before September

Anew wave of tariffs is imminent as President Trump moves to implement his administration’s aggressive trade agenda. With plans to impose a 10% tariff on all imports and a 60% tariff on Chinese goods, supply chains across the globe are bracing for impact.

To help logistics professionals prepare, we’ve summarized the key risks and provided a free Google Sheet to calculate potential tariff exposure.

🔗 Download the Free Tariff Exposure Calculator

What Tariffs Are Coming?

President Trump has made it clear: tariffs are central to his economic policy in 2025. The administration is preparing a sweeping10% universal tariff, alongside a targeted 60% tariff on imports fromChina.

Sectors at Risk:

  • Retail & Apparel: China-dependent supply chains
  • Automotive: Tiered suppliers exposed to global inputs
  • Electronics: Heavy China-based production
  • Consumer Goods: Vulnerable to margin compression

Why September Is Your Cutoff

While no official deadline has been declared, many U.S. importers are treating September 1 as the operational deadline to adjust supply plans.

Why now?

  • Peak-season shipping rates are rising
  • Asia-to-U.S. lead times remain long
  • Pre-positioning inventory takes time
With tariffs potentially going into effect by January 2026, Q3–Q4 2025is the final window for risk mitigation.

Logistics Action Plan: Move Now, Not Later

📌 Immediate Steps for Importers:

  1. Review your import volumes by SKU and origin
  2. Shift sourcing outside China where feasible
  3. Place advance orders to avoid Q1 tariffs
  4. Lock in ocean capacity early

Bigger Picture: Trade Policy Is Now Supply Chain Strategy

Whether or not Congress alters the trajectory, the message is clear—trade policy is now a live variable for every global supply chain. Predictability has been replaced by political risk, and proactive scenario planning is the new norm.

✅ Free Download: Tariff Exposure Calculator

Estimate how the proposed tariff increases will affect your cost per SKU using our practical Google Sheet tool. It’s tailor-made for procurement and logistics teams.

📥 Click to Download Now →

Source: CNN Business – July 31, 2025

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