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6 Steps to Prepare for 2025 Tariffs and Minimize Disruption

As the U.S. prepares for potential changes to trade policies in 2025, importers are bracing for higher costs and new supply chain challenges. To help businesses stay ahead, GEODIS has created a guide called “Managing 2025 Tariff Increases: The Smart Importer’s Strategy Guide,” which offers practical steps to prepare for the changes.

“Importers that act early will be better positioned to manage costs and maintain competitive advantages in the face of evolving trade policies,” said Josh Jungwirth, Executive Vice President of Freight Forwarding at GEODIS.

Here are six key strategies from the guide to help businesses protect their margins and stay competitive:

1. Calculate Your Tariff Exposure

Start by analyzing your import structure to understand your current tariff exposure. Develop contingency plans for different scenarios, such as a universal tariff (10-20%), targeted increases (25%), or high-impact tariffs on Chinese imports (60-100%). Early planni…

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North American Manufacturers Stockpile Goods Amid Tariff Concerns

According to the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index, North American manufacturers are stockpiling materials at the highest levels since July, preparing for potential tariff hikes under the incoming Trump administration. Meanwhile, Asian supply chains are experiencing a surge in activity, driven by China’s government stimulus and export demand. The index, which measures global supply chain performance, rose in November to -0.20 from -0.39, signaling tightened capacity globally.

Manufacturers are bracing for higher import costs in North America by building safety stock, particularly in the consumer goods sector. “In November, U.S. manufacturers, particularly in the consumer goods sector, increased their safety stocks to help blunt any immediate tariff increases,” said John Piatek, vice president at GEP. This increased activity pushed the region’s supply chain activity index to a four-month high.

Asia saw its strongest growth in three-and-a-half years as Chi…

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C.H. Robinson CEO on Trump Tariffs: “The Freight Still Has to Move”

C.H. Robinson CEO Dave Bozeman addressed the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs during the company’s recent investor day, according to CNBC's coverage of the event. Trump has suggested imposing a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada and a 60% tariff on Chinese imports, a move that could have significant implications for the logistics industry. Despite these challenges, Bozeman remains confident in the company's ability to adapt.

“Some shippers will say, ‘We will take on that tariff.’ The economics of that volume will probably change in pricing and things like that. Either way we’re still going to move that freight,” Bozeman said. “The freight still has to move. It might just move at a different starting point, and we would still be there to move that.”

The investor day presentation highlighted C.H. Robinson's exposure to key trade routes, such as U.S.-Mexico and China-U.S., where tariffs could disrupt shipping costs a…

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