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AI in Procurement: How GEP SMART Is Transforming Tariff Risk Management for Global Enterprises

In an era where tariffs are disrupting global trade and business with little notice, enterprises are under pressure to stay agile and prepared - ready to pivot quickly, make informed decisions, and protect their supply chains from unforeseen cost increases.

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In a world where tariffs are increasingly unpredictable, GEP SMART offers your procurement teams the agility, visibility, and control they need to navigate tariff challenges. By enabling real-time decision-making, fostering supplier collaboration, and ensuring full compliance with evolving trade regulations, GEP SMART empowers businesses to maintain cost control and supply chain resilience. Download the whitepaper to see 12 examples of how GEP SMART can help manage tariff uncertainty.

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France Proposes New Fee on Cheap Online Orders from Temu and Shein

French government officials are pushing to add a small handling fee to low-cost items bought online from outside the European Union. The move is aimed at curbing the surge of packages arriving from companies like Temu and Shein, which are mostly shipped from China. The proposal, announced during a visit to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on April 29, would apply to all non-EU countries, including the UK and the U.S., and could take effect as early as 2026.

Currently, small packages worth under €150 (USD 161) are exempt from customs duties in the EU, although VAT still applies. But with 4.6 billion such packages entering the EU last year — 91% from China and 800 million going to France — French officials say the system is being overwhelmed.

“This isn't a tax on consumers — it's to make these platforms contribute more to checks we must do for security,” said Budget Minister Amélie de Montchalin. She added the fee would help fund safety and environmental chec…

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Distributors Say Tariffs Are Pushing Costs Through the Roof

​Distributors across the U.S. are sounding the alarm as new tariffs and potential tax hikes threaten to squeeze already tight margins and disrupt supply chains. A recent survey by the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) and Modern Distribution Management (MDM) reveals that many in the industry are bracing for large cost increases and operational challenges in 2025.​

“The survey indicates that one-third of distributors are already facing price hikes of 25% or more. Though these increases haven’t hit store shelves yet, it’s an indication of where prices are headed,” said Eric Hoplin, CEO of NAW. “We urge President Trump to secure trade agreements quickly to restore certainty, help businesses plan, and ease supply chain pressures.”​

Key Findings

Rising Costs: 62% of distributors expect their cost of goods sold to increase by 10% or more in 2025.​

Financial Strain: 67% report that tariffs have hurt their businesses, while only 2.5% have exp…

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