How do Trump's tariffs affect my current landed costs?

Tariffs are applied as import duties on top of product cost and shipping, directly increasing landed cost. The impact varies by product category—electronics, apparel, and machinery from major trading partners face elevated duty rates. Supply Chain Dive's tariff tracker allows you to check specific HS codes and country combinations to calculate precise duty exposure for your SKU portfolio.

What compliance actions should my team take immediately?

Audit your import manifests and supplier locations against active tariff lists. Verify country-of-origin documentation, explore tariff exemption pathways if eligible, and review potential tariff mitigation strategies such as bonded warehousing or foreign trade zones. Update your tariff budget forecasts and communicate anticipated cost increases to stakeholders.

Should we accelerate nearshoring or shift to alternative suppliers?

This depends on your product mix, volume flexibility, and competitive positioning. High-volume, long-lead-time categories may justify supplier diversification to tariff-advantaged regions (e.g., Mexico, Vietnam, India). However, nearshoring involves transition costs, quality ramp-up, and minimum volume commitments. Conduct a total-landed-cost analysis comparing tariff exposure against onshoring/nearshoring premiums before committing to major supplier shifts.

How often do tariff classifications and rates change?

Tariff rates can change with executive action, and new exemptions or exclusions may be granted or revoked. Supply Chain Dive's tracking platform updates these changes as they occur. Subscribe to CBP notices and industry association alerts to catch real-time changes that could affect your duty calculations and supplier negotiations.

Can we pass tariff costs to customers?

Cost pass-through depends on market dynamics, contract terms, and competitive intensity. Customers with fixed-price contracts may resist surcharges, while commodity-exposed categories may support more price adjustment. Transparent communication and early notification of tariff impacts improve negotiation outcomes. Some companies build tariff contingency clauses into new supplier agreements to establish clear cost-sharing mechanisms.

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Trump Tariffs: Real-Time Tracking of US Trade Actions Impact

Jun 13, 2026

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Supply Chain Dive's tariff tracking hub provides real-time visibility into the evolving landscape of US trade restrictions under Trump administration policies. This represents a critical structural shift in global trade that affects procurement strategies, landed costs, and supplier diversification across virtually all import-dependent industries. For supply chain professionals, the tariff environment creates both immediate compliance challenges and longer-term strategic pressures.

Companies must continuously monitor tariff rate changes, country-of-origin classifications, and exemption eligibility—all of which directly impact cost structures and margin planning. The systematic nature of these tariffs (affecting multiple trading partners and product categories) means that sourcing decisions made months ago may now require rapid recalibration. The broader implication is a shift toward greater supply chain resilience planning and nearshoring evaluation.

Organizations that have relied on lower-cost offshore manufacturing now face economic incentives to reconsider supplier portfolios, invest in automation closer to end markets, or absorb increased costs. Real-time tracking becomes essential not just for customs compliance, but for scenario planning and competitive positioning in an increasingly volatile trade environment.

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What if tariff rates on my top 3 supplier countries increase by 15% next quarter?

Model the impact of a 15 percentage-point increase in tariff rates on imports from your primary supplier countries (e.g., China, Vietnam, Mexico). Recalculate landed costs for your portfolio, compare total cost implications against nearshoring or alternative supplier options, and assess margin compression and price increase requirements.

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What if you shift 30% of purchases to Mexico-sourced suppliers to avoid tariffs?

Simulate reallocating 30% of current Asian imports to Mexico-based suppliers, accounting for tariff savings, supplier qualification time, new supply chain logistics (nearshoring), quality ramp-up delays, and potential volume minimums. Compare total landed cost, lead time impact, and service level risk versus current state.

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What if exemptions expire or tariff carve-outs are reversed mid-year?

Model the scenario where existing tariff exclusions or exemptions for specific products expire or are revoked, forcing reclassification at higher duty rates. Assess which SKUs are at highest risk, calculate the cost impact if exemptions lapse, and develop contingency procurement strategies (forward buying, inventory buildup, or alternative sourcing) to mitigate sudden duty increases.

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