The first Trump “tariff letters” are coming in. The following countries are hit with blanket tariffs on all goods, seperate from existing sectoral tariffs:
🇧🇩 Bangladesh (35%)
🇧🇦 Bosnia (30%)
🇰🇭 Cambodia (36%)
🇮🇩 Indonesia (32%)
🇯🇵 Japan (25%)
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (25%)
🇰🇷 Korea (25%)
🇱🇦 Laos (40%)
🇲🇾 Malaysia (25%)
🇲🇲 Myanmar (40%)
🇷🇸 Serbia (35%)
🇿🇦 South Africa (30%)
🇹🇳 Tunisia (25%)
🇹🇭 Thailand (36%)
Transshipments are targeted with the higher tariffs they’re seen to evade.
Any retaliation? The same tariff rate will be stacked on top of the blanket tariffs.
The new tariffs take effect 1 August.
If you need support to manage the tariffs and rules of origin with agility , contact us – we have a AI supported platform, Trade and Tariff Studio – that manages and optimize tariffs and complainace risks.
Here is a recommended summary (English translation) of my interview in the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung:
“Many Companies Don’t Know How Much They Spend on Tariffs”
(originally published on July 7, 2025).
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🧭 Key Points and Summary
• The article features an interview with Lars Karlsson, head of customs at Mærsk, responsible for over 6 million customs declarations annually.
• Many companies lack a clear overview of how much they actually spend on customs duties. These costs are often hidden within complex supply chains.
• According to Karlsson, businesses should now pay close attention to tariff classifications, countries of origin, and free trade agreements.
• Advice for importers/exporters: Accelerate shipments before new U.S. tariffs take effect, in order to reduce costs.
• The article also explains how U.S. customs deadlines and staggered implementation (e.g., a three-week delay) can help some companies avoid unexpected tariff burdens.
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Why This Article Matters
• It’s highly relevant for companies involved in international logistics and trade, especially under current geopolitical uncertainty.
• The piece offers practical guidance directly from one of the world’s largest shipping companies—with a focus on how European exporters to the U.S. can prepare.
• It combines strategic customs advice (e.g. maintaining accurate tariff and origin data) with updates on Donald Trump’s proposed trade policy changes, including new tariffs on goods from China and Mexico.
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📌 Bottom Line: Worth Reading?
Definitely—especially if you work in global trade, logistics, or import/export. The article provides:
1. Insights from firsthand experience (Karlsson & Mærsk operations)
2. Actionable advice for reducing customs costs
3. Timely analysis of upcoming U.S. tariff policies and their business implications
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Would you like a full English translation of the article, or just the main parts.
Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/djGHDVWQ
Liberation Day plus 90 – means deadline day, July 9th. The letters are in the mail from the U.S administration. 👇🏻
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