MDM is excited to roll out our latest multimedia content offering in the form of the MDM Amplify Podcast — which is all about elevating vendor voices and industry solutions that serve distributors.

This first episode is sponsored by Grant Thornton — a leading professional services firm known for its expertise in audit, tax and advisory solutions that helps organizations navigate complex business challenges.

Tariffs were the biggest topic of conversation entering 2025, have been so far through its first quarter and figure to remain so all year. 

To help break it all down, this new podcast series kicks off with a tariffs deep dive conversation between three specialists at Grant Thornton: 

• Russell Norris — Head of Transportation & Distribution Industry, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, Principal, Tax Service
• Jonathan Eaton — Principal, Business Consulting, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
• Colin Wilhelm — Manager, Washington National Tax Office, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC

Together, this panel provided key insights into the complexities of tariffs and how they are reshaping decision-making. They explore risk mitigation, supply chain resilience and the need for proactive measures and scenario analysis to navigate the uncertainties abound, while also highlighting the role of transfer pricing in managing costs effectively. 

As evidence of how fast things are moving on the tariffs front, we recorded this conversation on March 24 and, as we prepped to publish it three days later, news broke that President Trump is moving forward with a 25% tariff on all vehicles imported into the United States as of April 3, after previously indicating he might pause industry-specific tariffs. It’s certainly possible the situation will have changed further by the time you listen to this.

So with that said, while certain specific tariffs cited in this episode may be outdated by the time you listen to it, the strategic elements covered are the key value here.

The conversation provides deep insight into the latest tariff policy trends as of late March and strategies that distribution and transportation companies can use to stay ahead of the curve.

Listen to the full episode via the audio player above.

To find more insights and updates from Grant Thornton on the distribution and transportation industry, visit www.gt.com/transporation to explore resources and subscribe for alerts.