US President Donald Trump’s pledge to raise tariffs and reduce red tape is causing widespread uncertainty among US importers, who face an impending deluge of fine print on tariffs before Friday. Introduced six months ago, the back-office systems connecting the US economy with global markets are facing their toughest test yet.
The logistics industry, including customs brokers, is bracing for the increased complexity as Trump announces higher country-specific duties and additional import taxes targeting specific products and materials.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-31/countdown-to-tariffs-leaves-us-importers-craving-the-fine-print