News / Launch of new tariffs 'a speeding train', be ready, US importers warned

US importers and their suppliers and logistics providers may face a scramble to react to the incoming US administration’s introduction of more tariffs, customs brokers warn.

President-elect Donald Trump’s determination to impose tariffs on US imports appears firm and their implementation could play out much faster than anticipated, said Adam Lewis, president of Clearit Customs Brokers.

“The timeline for implementation could be weeks,” he warned.

Until recently Mr Lewis shared the broad assessment that the ...