As new tariffs disrupt supply chains, companies importing goods into the U.S. are facing increased pressure to avoid costly delays. The urgency to move freight before duty increases take effect has created logistical challenges that push operations to their limits.
One example? A single flat tire cost an importer $50,000 in tariffs when a shipment was delayed just long enough for new duties to kick in.
"We had several other ones that, not necessarily due to a flat tire but due to general circumstances like documents not being submitted or filed in a timely manner, massive duties were incurred," said Jordan Dewart, President of Redwood Mexico, in a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal.
The stakes in cross-border logistics have never been higher. Read the full article to see how importers are navigating these challenges and what it means for the future of trade.
