Federal trade authorities say the fees are necessary to address supply chain threats and rekindle the domestic shipbuilding industry, but critics say the charges will inflate shipping costs and cause other economic ills.
Citing reasons ranging from boosting American manufacturing to erasing the country’s trade imbalance, more than a third of distributors support Trump’s tariffs, according to ASI Research.
Findings from ASI Research show distributor sales declined by 3.6% and industry confidence plummeted, though there were success stories and surging interest in Made in USA.
A direct mail campaign needs to do more than sell — it should inspire transformation. That’s where identity marketing comes into play.
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Printing industry leaders are being tested like never before. Between economic uncertainty, changing buyer habits, labor shortages, and fast-moving tech, the old playbook just doesn’t cut it anymore.
The Golden State’s complaint makes claims similar to other recent lawsuits against the levies – namely, that the president lacks the legal authority to enact his sweeping import duties.
Ben Grossman of SwagCycle and Mel Lay of Allmade Apparel talk about the progress the print and promo industry have made when it comes to sustainability – and where the biggest challenges still lie.
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.
Though not as severely impacted as the promo parts of their businesses, printers are still anticipating effects on their costs and investments in equipment.