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.
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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.
Industrial distributors continue to evaluate their exposure to China. From “dual faucet” strategy to why some categories may be impossible to move, see what publicly traded distributors had to say in the latest round of earnings calls.
A little over 2 years since his previous appearance on the podcast, LGG Industrial CEO Jeff Crane joins to discuss his company's 2024 rebrand from ERIKS North America; how the company is navigating the tariffs situation; its recent branch network and technology upgrades; and how LGG is approaching AI
A federal trade court blocked most of Trump’s tariffs late on May 28, only to be temporarily reinstated the next day.
The second half of this series explores what the rollout of a distributor’s tariff command center looks like and how to evaluate your readiness to handle whatever the tariff environment can throw at you.
With global disruption is accelerating, distributors should act now to protect margins, pricing and customer trust before the next supply chain shock hits. Here's a look at how to respond to global trade policy.
With today’s tariffs news arriving like surprise album drops, ordinary financial leadership won’t do for distributors. The first of this two-part series examines how to create a “tariff command center” that uses advanced pricing strategies to turn tariff challenges into competitive advantages.
The U.S. and China agreed Monday to a 90-day truce that features a drastic reduction of their respective 145% and 125% tariffs on each other’s goods.
The results also show that distributors warn new tax increases could add to mounting financial pressures across the industry.
Respondents in the 1Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey were divided on 2025 demand and investment outlooks, as tariff uncertainty clouds confidence and prompts cautious strategic planning. See our full breakdown of the results.
The fasteners distributor launched a new resource hub to help customers and suppliers navigate changing tariff regulations.
Most distributors and manufacturers surveyed in the 1Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey indicated a 1-10% increase in the cost of goods sold in 2025, though uncertainty colored commentary. Get our deep dive analysis here.
We polled nearly 300 distributors and manufacturers in early April about the methods they are using in response to a higher cost of goods sold brought on by tariffs. See our detailed breakdown of the results, including by revenue size, along with plenty of respondent commentary.
China faces a 125% tariff hike while Trump issues a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most others. A 10% baseline tariff remains.
This piece reviews relevant pricing and tariff dynamics and describes key implications for distributors as they plot their course through a choppy environment.
As tariffs continue to escalate, distributors will have to adapt by optimizing pricing strategies and rebate management to navigate the uncertainty and gain market share in an increasingly competitive environment. Here's a look at critical priorities for distributor stakeholders.
President Trump established a 10% baseline tariff and unveiled reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries, including China, the EU and Vietnam ranging from 15 to 48%.
This new podcast series debuts with an episode sponsored by Grant Thornton, which provides a trio of specialists to discuss the rapidly changing tariff environment and the strategic moves distributors and transportation providers can make to best position themselves for whatever comes next.
Reports hint that the administration will likely omit industry-specific tariffs from its announcement April 2.
