How to Survive (and Thrive) in the New 2025 Trade War

Welcome back to the trade rollercoaster — Trump’s back in office and tariffs are back on the menu 🍽️. If you’re running a business that imports anything from iPhones to avocados, buckle up: 2025 just threw your supply chain into chaos. But hey — with the right moves, this might be your moment to shine.

What’s Going On?
Here’s the quick-and-dirty version:

• A 10% baseline tariff hits nearly everything.

• China? Slapped with a whopping 125%.

• EU? 20%.

• Mexico & Canada autos? 25%.

Yep, that’s a lot of extra cash just to get goods across the border.

So... What Can You Do?

1. 🧭 Reroute that supply chain.
   China’s expensive now — but India, Vietnam, or even reshoring to the U.S. could make more sense long term.

2. 🛠️ Get into “Tariff Engineering.”
   Change how your product is classified to reduce import duty. Yes, it’s a real thing. Yes, it’s a loophole. Yes, it works.

3. 🇺🇸 Manufacture closer to home.
   If it costs the same to make it in the U.S. as it does to import it with tariffs, why not build local?

Bottom Line:
Tariffs are painful — but they force innovation. And the brands that pivot fastest? They’re the ones who win.