U.S. Trade Policy
APD resources to learn about navigating possible Trade Policy changes.
Blog Articles
Applying the Rule of 7 to Tariff Negotiations – 9/18/25
Learn how the Rule of 7 can help buyers overcome supplier resistance and secure tariff cost offsets through persistent, strategic negotiation.
Keeping Up with the Tariff Wars: Why Procurement Pros Can’t Tune Out – 7/10/25
Tariff volatility is back—here’s what procurement and supply chain teams need to know to stay ahead.
Why Suppliers Are Ignoring Your RFQs—And What You Can Do About It – 6/24/25
Suppliers are overwhelmed and selective—this blog explores why your RFQs might be getting ignored and how to earn the responses you need.
What Buyers Are Doing Right Now to Deliver Savings in a Time of Chaos – 6/2/25
See how buyers are using real-time data, cost models, and strategic sourcing to deliver measurable savings—even in today’s chaotic, tariff-driven environment.
Companies That Offset Tariffs Have One Thing in Common: Cost & Negotiation Skills – 4/29/25
Learn how top-performing procurement teams protect profit margins by using costing and negotiation skills to offset tariff-related supplier price increases.
Tariffs, Tight Supply, and High Stakes: The New Rules of Supplier Negotiation – 4/3/25
Learn how procurement teams can navigate tariffs, tight supply, and shifting leverage with data-driven, modern negotiation tactics.
Trump’s Negotiation Style: A Blend of Competitive and Collaborative Tactics – 3/6/25
Analyzing Trump’s negotiation tactics through The Negotiating Game, Getting to Yes, and The Art of the Deal.
Navigating the Current State of Tariff Threats: Why It’s Impossible to Read the Tea Leaves – 2/20/25
Unpacking U.S. tariff volatility and what it means for purchasing leaders.
2018 vs 2025 Tariffs: A Closer Look at Steel and Aluminum Tariffs & Their Impact – 2/12/25
A comparative overview of the tariffs on steel and aluminum implemented during 2018 and how they differ in several key aspects from those announced in 2025.
The Changing Role of Tariffs: From Trade Policy to Procurement Negotiation Tactics – 2/10/25
Understanding this evolution is essential for businesses as they adapt to the changing landscape of international trade.
Presidential Authority to Impose Tariffs – 1/23/25
Let’s explore the legal foundations of this authority and examine real-world applications that have directly affected procurement strategies.
Mastering Supplier Negotiations in a Tariff-Driven World – 12/18/24
How can buyers negotiate with suppliers impacted by tariffs?
How Purchasing Leaders Can Survive Amid Tariff Uncertainty – 12/11/24
Delve deeper into insights, offering actionable strategies to help procurement teams not just navigate but survive these challenges.
Preparing for U.S. Policy Shifts – 12/3/24
Usually a new U.S. administration results in anticipated changes that modestly affect supply chains. This time appears to be a little different.
Preparing for Tariffs Under a Renewed Trump Administration – 11/13/24
Preparing for potential new tariffs, procurement teams should adopt both proactive and reactive strategies.
Webinars
Managing in Times of Chaos
Discover how purchasing teams can turn chaos into opportunity with strategies proven to help purchasing teams lead through disruption.
Proactive Supplier Risk Management: Insights from Strategic Manufacturing Solutions
This webinar was designed for purchasing and supply chain leaders who want to stay ahead of potential disruptions due to tariff changes.
Legal Strategies for Managing Tariff-Driven Supply Chain Risks
This webinar was designed to equip purchasing leaders with the tools to safeguard agreements, mitigate risks, and achieve success in today’s ever-evolving trade environment.
Tariff Readiness 2024: Strategies to Protect Your Bottom Line
In this webinar, we examined the lessons learned from past tariff changes and provided actionable insights on proactive and reactive strategies for navigating future tariffs.
Other Resources on this Topic
Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions
Supply Chain Dive, 7/8/25
The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here’s where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.
Big Chunk of North American Trade Remains Exposed to Tariffs
WSJ, 3/6/25
As of March 6, 2025, approximately 50% of Mexican exports and 38% of Canadian exports to the United States are exempt from the newly imposed 25% tariffs, as these goods comply with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Additionally, about 40% of imports from both countries, including products like computers, medical equipment, phones, and beer, were already duty-free under existing U.S. policies and remain unaffected by the new tariffs.
Consequently, a significant portion of goods from Canada and Mexico will not be subject to the recent tariff increases.
Chinese Manufacturers Speed Up Efforts to Dodge Trump Tariffs
WSJ, 2/25/25
In response to the recent 10% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Chinese goods, Chinese manufacturers are adopting several strategies to mitigate the impact:
- Shifting Production Outside of China: Companies like Agilian Technology are establishing facilities in countries such as Malaysia to circumvent tariffs.
- Increasing Investments in Southeast Asia: Chinese investments in Vietnam have surged, accounting for 28% of new projects in 2024, up from 22% in 2023. This shift aims to secure new certificates of origin and avoid U.S. tariffs.
- Exploring Automation and Cost Reduction: To offset rising costs, some manufacturers are investing in automation technologies and streamlining operations within China, leveraging the country’s established supply chains and infrastructure.
- Diversifying Markets: Firms are targeting alternative markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America to reduce reliance on the U.S. market, though this approach often leads to increased competition and lower profit margins.
- Adjusting Pricing Strategies: Companies like Acer have announced price increases for products sold in the U.S. to offset the additional costs incurred by tariffs.
These measures reflect a broader trend of Chinese manufacturers seeking to adapt to the evolving trade environment and maintain their competitiveness in the global market.
The Challenge for Made-in-America Bikes? Made-in-China Parts
WSJ, 1/6/25
The story of Guardian Bikes highlights the uphill battle purchasing teams face when trying to shift to local suppliers, especially if tariffs on imports increase. Despite moving their production from China to Indiana in 2022, Guardian Bikes still sources about 90% of its parts from China. This reliance showcases just how dominant Chinese manufacturers are in industries like bicycles, making it incredibly challenging for companies to quickly find domestic alternatives.
While higher tariffs aim to make American-made products more competitive, the lack of U.S.-based suppliers creates a significant roadblock. Guardian Bikes is working hard to cut its reliance on Chinese parts to 20% and boost the share of American-made components to 60% by 2023. But doing so requires major investments in domestic production and close collaboration with potential U.S. suppliers. Their journey shows just how complicated—and slow—reshoring efforts can be, even for companies determined to make it happen.
Third Party Guides & Trackers
Seraph Tariff Tracker
The Latest on Industrial Policy Impacting Manufacturing CEOs
Akin Trump Executive Order Tracker
The Trump Administration’s executive orders cut across dozens of industries. This searchable tool breaks down the orders and their impact. Akin will update the Tracker as orders are published and provide in-depth analysis of specific orders.
Yale Budget Lab
Yale’s resources on the economic and fiscal effects of trade and tariff policy.