Trump Tariffs 2025: What They Mean for the Logistics Industry
Let’s face it, the logistics world just got flipped upside down. In April 2025, President Trump dropped what many are calling a “trade bombshell” by rolling out massive new tariffs that affect pretty much everyone we do business with globally. If you’re in logistics, freight, or trucking, you’re probably already feeling the effects or at least bracing for impact.The Tariff Tsunami: What Just Happened? On April 2, 2025 (what Trump called “Liberation Day“), the administration unveiled one of the boldest trade moves in modern American history: A 10% baseline tariff on virtually ALL imports entering the United States: think of it as the new price of admission to the U.S. market Extra charges for countries with trade surpluses: China got hit hardest at 34%, while EU goods now face a 20% tariff Targeted industry hits: automobiles (25% tariff), steel and […]