6 Tariff Strategies for Resilience

By Hannah Storrs | March 31, 2025 |

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The Tariff Challenge for Ecommerce Merchants & 3PLs Since February 2025, the United States has implemented a series of tariffs on imports from China, Canada, Mexico, and other global trading partners. This has sparked retaliatory measures, creating an unpredictable trade landscape where tariff rates can shift overnight. Keeping up with tariff changes has become a…

Cross-Border Chronicle | March 27, 2025 Newsletter

By Hannah Storrs | March 27, 2025 |

Tariff Update Tariffs began in earnest in March: March 3: The USA instituted 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada. The second round of tariffs on China was also implemented, resulting in a cumulative increase of 20%. March 4: Canada issued its first round of tariffs. China issued its second round of retaliatory tariffs on the…

DDU Is Dying: Why Tariff Changes Have Sealed Its Fate

By Hannah Storrs | March 20, 2025 |

Image of packages being handed from one person to another indicating a delivery with DDP not DDU where payment would be required

The frustration of packages stuck in customs or surprise fees at delivery can sour even the most enthusiastic shopping experience. With recent changes in tariffs and customs clearance processes, these frustrations are only getting worse. Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) was once a cost-saving option, but as clearance requirements tighten, delays mount, and unexpected fees grow,…