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Trump Administration Eases Select Metal Tariffs on Ag, HVAC Imports

A new presidential proclamation temporarily lowers Section 232 duties on certain agricultural equipment, residential HVAC products and mobile industrial machinery — offering targeted relief for distributors but leaving much of the broader metals tariff regime intact.

June 2, 2026

Tariffs

CBP Sets April 20 Start for IEEPA Tariff Refunds, Signals Longer Processing Window

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will launch its tariff refund portal April 20, with claims expected to take 60–90 days to process — longer than previously estimated — as the agency begins the first phase of its new IEEPA duty recovery system.

April 14, 2026

Tariffs

Trump Vows to Enact 15% Global Levy After Supreme Court Strikes Down Tariffs

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs with a 6-3 decision, though the president hit back with a pledged new one on Friday before raising it a day later. Meanwhile, the potential refund process remains an open question.

February 20, 2026

Quarterly MDM-Baird Distribution Survey

Despite Tariff Turbulence, Most Distributors Haven’t Changed Where They Source — Yet

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February 5, 2026

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MDM Amplify: Tariffs as a Structural Cost – Strategies for 2026 and Beyond

Tariffs are no longer episodic shocks — they are structural operating costs for transportation and distribution companies. With margins tight and sourcing uncertainty set to last, the question now is how leaders manage them profitably. In this sponsored MDM Amplify podcast, three Grant Thornton leaders cover how T&D organizations are managing tariff exposure, protecting cash flow and building flexibility under sustained pressure.

January 22, 2026

Legal & Regulatory Issues

DoJ Settles with 2 U.S. Distributors Over Tariff Evasion, Goods Smuggling

Two distributors caught in tariff enforcement sweep; one to pay a $54M settlement and another's COO faces prison.

December 22, 2025

Finance

MDM Amplify: OB3’s Financial Flexibility for Distributors

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers long-awaited tax clarity for distributors — but only for those who know how to use it. In this sponsored MDM Amplify Podcast, Grant Thornton leaders explain the OB3's biggest implications, from bonus depreciation to new production deductions, and share how distributors can turn tax certainty into a strategic advantage.

October 16, 2025

Tariffs

Trump Calls for Tariffs on Trucks, Pharmaceuticals

In a Truth Social post, Trump announced the U.S. will levy new tariffs on imported heavy-duty trucks and pharmaceuticals on Oct. 1.

September 29, 2025

Tariffs

Electrical Product Suppliers Propose Incentive Program to Offset Tariffs

Electrical equipment and grid components distributors support NEMA's call for federal incentives for on-shoring supply chains efforts.

September 15, 2025

Tariffs

Report: Ansell’s Distributors Won’t Pay More for U.S.-Made PPE

Ansell's CEO said the PPE maker is "unlikely" to invest in U.S. manufacturing as its distributors say the cost premium is too high.

August 26, 2025

Operations

Caught in the Trade Crossfire, 4 Ways for Distributors to Protect Bottom Lines and Customers

New tariffs and shifting trade policies are causing wholesale distributors to adapt through data-driven planning and supply chain risk management. Here's how to maintain effective pricing strategies and meet customer obligations as the ground beneath you continues to move.

August 22, 2025

Market Analysis

Analysis: Inside Distribution’s Inflation Delay

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August 18, 2025

Tariffs

Chamber: U.S. Small Business Importers Face at Least $200B in Tariff Costs

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce emphasized that the cost may be significantly more depending on in some cases.

August 12, 2025

Tariffs

U.S., EU Reach 15% Tariff Deal to Avert Trade War

The U.S. and EU reached a new trade agreement aimed at reducing tariffs, boosting exports and strengthening transatlantic economic ties.

July 28, 2025

Tariffs

Taming the Tariff Yo-Yo: Building the Muscle for 2026

This year of tariffs has made it nearly impossible for distributors to rely on traditional planning cycles or manual cost tracking. This piece illustrates what a proactive distributor looks instead of one that just watches headlines.

July 17, 2025

Tariffs

Copper Prices Surge as Trump Pledges 50% Tariff Hike

President Donald Trump to implement copper import tariff as part of broader trade actions likely taking effect late July or August.

July 9, 2025

Data & Analytics

How to Turn Analytics into an Organizational Muscle

The fifth and final section of this series focuses on implementation excellence — covering how to present prescriptive output for maximum adoption; align messaging across all channels; and create a culture of analytics-driven decision-making. It wraps with a conclusion that ties the whole series together.

July 8, 2025

Tariffs

New Reports Detail Tariffs’ Major Impact on SMBs in Wholesale Trade

Alongside MDM and NAW's own research into how tariffs are impacting distributors, a pair of new reports share fresh statistics on wholesale trade's outsized brunt of the economic burden from them.

July 7, 2025

Tariffs

U.S. Tariffs on China Change to 55% in Rare Earths Trade Deal

A White House official clarified that the 55% figure does not represent an increase from the prior 30%, but instead includes a combination of existing import taxes.

June 11, 2025

Technology Provider News

Proton Research Shows Distributor Disconnect Between Passive & Proactive Tariff Strategy

Proton’s 2025 Tariff Impact Report shows many distributors are unprepared for tariff shifts, while others leverage AI and flexible systems to gain an edge.

June 5, 2025

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