In a The Loadstar article on the US extending its 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for Chinese imports until November 10 – with China reciprocating – Helaine Rich, Vice President of Strategic Sales and Administration at ePost Global, shared how exporters are responding.
“Some of my customers are looking at opening hubs in the EU to avoid the expense of bringing inventory into the US, and then shipping it out. But of course they have to balance what those costs are and see if it really makes sense to increase their overhead,” Rich said.
She noted that most companies are in an exploratory phase, with some targeting 2026 for potential operational shifts. Others are focused on adapting to the new requirements without making dramatic changes.
“Do your due diligence; see what the cost would be to set up a location outside the US for distribution,” she advised.The piece also examined how the pause – which extends into the Q4 peak season – could affect trade flows, including reduced China-to-US airfreight and increased shipments from India, both of which may need to be re-evaluated if tariffs return. Read the full article here.
