It’s a significant shift for a country that purchases almost as much in U.S. goods each year as the entire European Union.

Adding FTZ or bonded warehousing capabilities can have a huge impact for 3PL providers, particularly in areas with high volumes of international trade.

U.S.-based companies are also likely to suffer because of reciprocal tariffs imposed by America’s trading partners in retaliation, threatening profit from exports. 

Retailers are likely to oppose the action, arguing that the added costs would eventually have to be passed on to consumers.

Prices will rise, maybe wages will too. The question is whether Trump’s new tariff regime will pay off. 

Shippers with complex needs and tight budgets are outsourcing more of their freight to managed transportation providers.

The bloc could move quickly by re-applying duties it first imposed on the U.S. during Trump’s first term. 

On Feb. 3 Trump revoked a “de minimis” rule that previously allowed small packages under $800 to enter the U.S. duty free. On Feb. 7, he reinstated it.

Trump’s orders have highlighted the complex supply chain that underpins the flow of packages.

The future contains much uncertainty, but also a wealth of opportunities for innovative and far-thinking enterprises.