The sweeping U.S. tariff changes of 2025 are reshaping global sourcing for businesses of all types – from nimble startups to sprawling multinationals. In early 2025, the White House enacted broad new import tariffs with unprecedented speed and scope (source). The cost of imported materials and products surged overnight, affecting...
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The supply chain landscape of 2025 has fundamentally changed. After years of U.S.–China trade tensions, the U.S. enacted major tariff policy changes in early 2025 that are accelerating the push for supply chain diversification. In April 2025, a sweeping 10% “Liberation Day” tariff was placed on all U.S. imports, on...
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In an era marked by political uncertainty and shifting tariffs, businesses are increasingly recognizing the importance of diversifying their supply chains. For 26 years, East West Basics has been at the forefront of this movement, initially focusing our sourcing efforts in China before strategically expanding into Vietnam, Cambodia, and India....
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