The Section 122 global tariff expire at midnight of July 24th 2026, and within hours, the current Trump administration effectuated another tariff that has broader implications, is more durable as well as is more dangerous than anything importers have ever faced before. In fact, this time, the legal escape routes that were useful when it comes to IEEPA won’t work as the new Section 301 tariffs aren’t temporary emergency measures that can be struck down by a judge, nor are they bound by statutory expiration dates. In addition, they have already emerged winners as they have been subjected to legal challenges that sunk IEEPA and Section 122 in the first place. These new tariffs, announced by the president, cover approximately 99.4 percent of all U.S. imports and are said to be permanent.
If you’re an importer of note reading this, your suppliers, whether you’re aware of it or not, are already adjusting their pricing which in turn is already affecting your profits. On top of that, you can bet that your competitors are changing their sourcing methods, and the government really could care less since they see these tariffs as a means of capital extraction. If you were of the opinion that the tariff chaos would end, then you’re in for a sobering reality: the administration is doing whatever it takes to change the U.S. import market and world trade as a whole, and the best thing you can do for yourself right now is seek timely legal help from experienced litigators as well as import tax consolidation firms – read on to find out just exactly how you can do this.
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Here’s What These New Tariffs Actually Mean for Your Business
It is important to first of all note that the new Section 301 tariffs aren’t a repeat of the madness that was IEEPA, and understanding this difference is the first step when it comes to protecting your supply chain from a tariff regime that is here to stay for as long as the administration is around.
Here’s what you need to pay attention to:
- The tariffs are permanent as they do not have an expiry date, unlike Section 122 tariffs, which had a statutory 150-day expiration. Congress really has no say when it comes to their authorization, and the administration has carte blanche on them.
- The tariffs are also legally defensible, as they have survived prior court challenges. When a statute has a solid track record in the courts, this means that even when you decide to challenge the new tariffs, you’re not likely to succeed and they will remain instated.
- The justification for these new tariffs is something known as forced labor enforcement, which is a much more difficult rationale to challenge compare to IEEPA which was pegged on IEEPA fentanyl importation by China and other bad actors. Countries that have weaker enforcement policies will face higher tariffs and vice versa.
- The administration has intimated that it won’t exceed tariff caps that are negotiated in trade deals, but the tariff wall is being built “strong brick by strong brick” which means that they aren’t going away, and waiting for some kind of relief with regard to the same is just wasting your time as an importer.
Here’s What You Can Do to Survive Section 301 Tariffs
- The first thing you must do is re-think your sourcing strategy; because the tariffs aren’t uniform, consider mapping your supply chain with this in mind and identify lower-cost sourcing regions
- Take a look at your supplier contracts since your suppliers may be willing to help take the edge off the oppressive tariffs so business relationships can continue. Therefore, consider speaking to your vendors regarding cost-sharing as well as the addition of escalation clauses into your contracts.
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At McCready Law and Frost Law Arizona, we understand that these new Section 301 tariffs are permanent changes in the trade landscape, and adapting may be the key to surviving and thriving as an importer of note in the country. To this end, we’d like to invite you to give us a call NOW at (314) 481-63338 so we can help you re-evaluate your sourcing strategy, review and renegotiate your supplier contracts, as well as prepare for the next wave of tariffs so your margins can stay within a certain region that still keeps you in business in a meaningful manner. Even if you’re not sure about how these tariffs will affect you long-term, it won’t hurt to give us a call as we may discover ways of saving you money and even act as intermediaries between you and your suppliers. Remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing us, and we look forward to helping you.