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Top 3

1. [READ] When to Order? The Tariff Turmoil Question

  • Tariffs dominate ecommerce decisions, upending wait-and-see approaches.
  • High tariffs vs. inventory shortfalls force strategic, quick action for ecommerce companies.
  • Agility strategies include larger orders, near-manufacturer storage, and bonded warehouses to reduce risks.

2. [READ] A US trade court just blocked a wide swath of Trump's tariffs

  • Trade court blocks Trump's tariffs, citing limits of presidential authority
  • Ruling applies to broad tariffs, not specific goods tariffs like steel and autos.
  • Trump plans to appeal; legal battle could reach Supreme Court.

3. [WEBINAR] A Smart Approach to Cutting Costs

  • Margins are tight, but not every cost cut is smart. In this webinar, we’ll show you how to trim expenses without hurting growth.
    • Ideal benchmarks check: See how your spending stacks up
    • Strategic cuts: Where to trim ops and tools for fast wins
    • Identify areas for improvement: Which costs to keep, which to cut

In Other News

[READ] Businesses are finding a workaround for tariffs — and it’s entirely legal

  • Businesses leverage the "first sale rule" to lower import duties using factory prices.
  • The first sale rule lets importers pay duties on the initial factory price, not inflated resale prices.
  • Rule demands independent transactions, U.S. destination, and solid documentation of the first sale.

[READ] Revenue Loans Are Fast Cash at a Price

  • Merchant cash advances offer fast, revenue-based funding but can carry high costs and erode margins.
  • Best for ecommerce businesses on an upswing with clear, high-return uses of funds.
  • Shop around for fair rates and avoid excessive fees to maintain financial health.

[READ] Businesses still expect growth, even as tariff costs mount

  • 72% of U.S. firms say tariffs raised costs, 77% expect further cost increases.
  • Survey was of 5,700 companies (1,000 US) between $50 million and $2 billion
  • 44% consider reshoring, 64% adopt new technologies to adapt to trade pressures.

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