Beyond Fulfillment Podcast
Negotiating the Future: US-China Tariff Standoff and Its Supply Chain Ripple Effects
23 Apr 2025
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 chains02:21 – Why tariffs & trade policy are a moving target05:59 – How to adapt your business strategy in real time08:24 – 5 scenarios in the US-China trade battle19:36 – Optionality: The #1 word for supply chain resilience24:20 – How international trade deals create new business opportunities28:30 – How US exports could surge in the future31:44 – Tools & next steps for resilient supply chainsRead the ReGlobalization white paper: https://app-na1.hubspotdocuments.com/...Xshoring- The Approach to Achieving ReGlobalization Paper: https://42241892.fs1.hubspotuserconte...Connect with Jim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimtompkins1/If you found value in these entrepreneurial insights and supply chain strategies, please subscribe, hit the bell icon, and let us know how you’re adapting your business in the comments below!#Entrepreneurship #SupplyChain #BusinessStrategy #TradeWar #SmallBusiness #Startup #Trump #USChinaTrade #BeyondFulfillment #JimTompkins
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