Negotiating the Future: US-China Tariff Standoff and Its Supply Chain Ripple Effects

Welcome to a special edition of the Beyond Fulfillment Podcast! In this episode, supply chain legend Jim Tompkins discusses in detail, Trump’s impact on the global supply chain with essential insights for entrepreneurs and small business owners navigating today’s rapidly evolving marketplace.

Whether your business relies heavily on China, you’re seeking resilient supply chain strategies, or you want actionable tips on geographical diversification and nearshoring, this conversation is packed with entrepreneurial wisdom.

Jim shares over 50 years of supply chain expertise, providing practical, real-world advice on adapting to trade wars, tariffs, shifting global markets, and negotiating trade deals that protect your business and help you thrive.

🔗 Key topics & Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro: Trump’s disruption of supply chains

02:21 – Why tariffs & trade policy are a moving target

05:59 – How to adapt your business strategy in real time

08:24 – 5 scenarios in the US-China trade battle

19:36 – Optionality: The #1 word for supply chain resilience

24:20 – How international trade deals create new business opportunities

28:30 – How US exports could surge in the future

31:44 – Tools & next steps for resilient supply chains

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