As the new Trump administration takes shape, supply chain professionals are wondering what changes may be on the horizon for new tariffs. Understanding when and how these tariffs will be implemented will be crucial for supply chain planning and cost management.
There are three mechanisms that could lead to increased tariffs and higher duty rates in the next four years: administrative action, which does not require additional congressional action; legislative action by Congress; and treaty negotiations or the termination of treaties.
As a leading U.S. customs broker, C.H. Robinson has extensive experience with changing trade policy and increasing tariffs over the last decade. Here is a brief guide on when and how tariffs could change under the new Trump administration.
