Christopher Ruvo, Author at Print & Promo Marketing

Tariffs Prompt Promo Suppliers To Pause China Imports, Stoking COVID-Era Supply Chain Fears

The 145% levy rates on China have companies in the merch space halting orders and shipments from that country – and worrying about inventory shortages and importing upheaval.

Mill Point Capital LLC, a New York City-based PE firm, has acquired Koozie Group. The firm already had Garyline in its portfolio.

The change will impact promo suppliers and distributors. Meanwhile, there was confusion in recent days regarding how the White House will apply tariffs to key electronics products.

Bringing the suit on behalf of five businesses that claim harm from the new import duties, the Liberty Justice Center says President Trump lacks the legal authority to implement the levies.

The multibillion-dollar commercial printing/marketing experience company also recently entered the promo products space.

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The president said he was dropping specialized country-specific import levy rates he announced last week to a baseline 10% for at least 90 days.

The panel discussed the implications of the Trump administration’s tariffs for promo and offered advice industry businesses can use to mitigate the upheaval.

Some legal experts say President Trump lacks the authority to implement his sweeping levies, and at least one lawsuit has been filed. Meanwhile, the White House has heaped a total of 104% in additional duties on China in 2025.