On September 6, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order modifying the scope of reciprocal tariffs and establishing new procedures for implementing trade and security agreements. For supply chain leaders in industries like e-commerce, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and CPG, this marks another important shift in the trade landscape. Understanding these changes, and how to adjust your logistics strategy, will be critical to minimizing risk and protecting margins.
What Changed Under the Executive Order
The new directive does three key things:
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Expands Reciprocal Tariffs: Countries that impose higher duties on U.S. exports may now face equivalent tariffs on their shipments into the United States.
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Defines Procedures for Adjustments: Establishes a structured process for how these tariffs are applied, reviewed, and modified under future trade and security agreements.
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Aligns Trade with Security Policy: Prioritizes national security considerations, ensuring that tariff tools can be deployed quickly in response to geopolitical or economic threats.
What This Means for Global Supply Chains
For U.S. importers and exporters, the implications are immediate:
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Higher Import Costs: Depending on your sourcing country, your landed costs could rise significantly.
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Supply Chain Volatility: Tariffs may shift rapidly based on negotiations, making forecasting and procurement more complex.
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Compliance Pressure: Documentation, customs brokerage, and HTS code accuracy will be under even greater scrutiny.
How to Mitigate the Impact
This is where proactive logistics management becomes critical. At Global Logistical Connections (GLC), we help clients adapt to changing trade rules with:
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Customs Brokerage Expertise: Ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to avoid delays and penalties.
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Flexible Freight Forwarding: Leveraging our contracts with major carriers and alliances to secure space and competitive rates across all modes.
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Strategic Warehousing: Positioning inventory closer to customers in our U.S. facilities in Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Charleston, and Bogotá for faster fulfillment.
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Supply Chain Consulting: Scenario modeling to identify tariff exposure and develop alternative sourcing or routing strategies.
Why Acting Now Matters
With peak season ahead and policy still evolving, businesses that wait to adjust risk higher costs and lost competitiveness. Partnering with a 3PL like GLC ensures you stay agile and compliant while protecting your bottom line.
Conclusion & Call to Action
Tariff landscapes may change, but your logistics strategy doesn’t have to be reactive. GLC is here to help you navigate uncertainty with end-to-end supply chain solutions.
Contact us today for a consultation and explore how GLC can protect your supply chain from tariff volatility.