Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs — How Should Supply Chains Respond?
Trump’s newly announced tariffs introduce a 10% universal rate on imports from April 5, followed by country-specific rates from April 9 — including 34% for China, 20% for the EU, and even 46% for Vietnam.
These are not minor adjustments. For companies with international operations, such changes can affect sourcing, pricing, and competitiveness — but here’s the key:
Supply chain and footprint transformations take time and capital. Reacting to a single policy change without a strategic foundation can introduce unnecessary risk.
Tariffs are just one part of a much broader equation. Labor availability, infrastructure, logistics, regulatory alignment, and geopolitical stability all influence global supply chain decisions.
Strong supply chain strategies anticipate disruptions like these — but are not led by them.
Through Nexxis Consulting, I help companies build smarter, more resilient value chains and supply chains that support sustainable and profitable growth — even in volatile environments.
