Resilinc Special Report

New Trade Tensions and Tariff Risk Mitigation Techniques for a Volatile Supply Chain Era

This special report provides an update on the global trade environment, spotlighting the latest tariff risk mitigation techniques transforming procurement and production strategies. As retaliatory duties escalate between the U.S., China, and EU—and new sector-specific tariffs target metals, electronics, and energy inputs, manufacturers are navigating rising costs and growing fulfillment delays. Against this backdrop, supply chain strategic shifts are accelerating, with companies reengineering sourcing, compliance, and logistics operations to stay ahead of long-term trade volatility.
Key Insights:
  • President Trump announced new tariffs ranging from 30% to 50% on copper imports from Brazil, Canada, the EU, and Mexico, citing national security and foreign policy concerns
  • Trump’s proposed 50% copper import tariff, effective August 1, includes refined metal and will significantly raise costs for industries reliant on copper, such as semiconductors, automotive, and electrified infrastructure
  • The Federal Reserve is monitoring tariff impacts on core inflation indicators, particularly Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE)—its preferred gauge, which excludes food and energy