The treacherous waters of international trade just got more complex. Are you prepared for the tsunami of tariff changes coming on August 1st? In this explosive episode of Simply Trade News, host Annik sits down with Erik Smithweiss from GDLSK to unpack the latest U.S. tariff landscape, revealing the intricate and often unpredictable world of international trade regulations.

Key Topics Covered:

Tariff Uncertainty Explained

Trump administration's latest tariff announcements

Potential changes affecting 14+ countries

Impact on global supply chains

Critical Compliance Strategies

Importance of documentation

Navigating country of origin complexities

Avoiding potential customs penalties

Key Insights:

Tariff rates for countries like Japan, South Korea, and Brazil are in flux

Steel, aluminum, and new copper tariffs create significant business challenges

USMCA goods may still have special considerations

Standout Quotes: "The goal posts keep moving" - Erik Smithweiss, describing the unpredictable tariff environment

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Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/

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Host: Annik Sobing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annik-sobing-mba-b226251a2/