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Tariffs Dropped from 145% to 30% — But Importers Still Aren’t Safe | Survive the Tariffs Podcast Ep 6

The tariffs dropped. But the danger didn’t. In episode 6 of Survive the Tariffs, we unpack the sudden whiplash-inducing shift from 145% to 30% tariffs on Chinese imports — and why that sudden relief could be more of a trap than triumph. Host Paul Edwick is joined by Wade and Jessica for a no-spin, no-fluff analysis of what business leaders need to be doing right now — not just to respond, but to survive. You'll learn: * Why the market of January 19 isn’t coming back — and why some SKUs need to stay dead. * What to do with stock that landed at the worst possible time. * How July 8 and August 12 deadlines could still detonate your Q4 strategy. * Why “renegotiation” isn’t a silver bullet — and what smart importers are really asking for. * How to spot misalignment across ops, finance, and sales before it costs you. * Why Apple’s iPhone dodged tariffs — and your cartons of toys didn’t. Plus: penguin jokes, real numbers, bad bank calls, and one very simple checklist for Monday morning. This isn’t a recovery story. It’s a survival playbook — and it’s Episode 6 of Survive the Tariffs.

145% Tariffs? This Show Fights Back for Your Profits

Importers, Amazon sellers, retailers, distributors—this show is your edge in a chaotic trade world. With 145% tariffs on China sourced products, shifting policies, and rising fees, most businesses are frozen. Survive the Tariffs delivers sharp, practical strategies to protect your margins, manage cash flow, and stay competitive. Hosted by Paul Edwick—30 years in importing, profitable through the 2008 crash, the pandemic, and even Brexit. If you’re serious about staying in business while others panic, hit follow and listen in.

Play to Win: Amazon Sellers vs 145% China Tariffs - Episode 5

Margins didn’t just shrink—they got shredded. Episode 5 With 145% China tariffs hitting hard, Amazon quietly piling on new fees, and your ad budget drifting into oblivion, most sellers haven’t yet realized how close they are to collapse. But this episode isn’t about panic. It’s about precision. Play to Win is your surgical guide to surviving Q2—and positioning yourself to dominate when weaker competitors drop out. We break it down into four sharp, actionable phases: * The Dumpster Fire Stage – What just changed, and what’s about to get worse * No One’s Coming to Save You – What to cut, cancel, and control * Your Weekly War Room – How to track what matters and stay financially sane * Don’t Die Before Q4 – Hold cash, focus firepower, and win by staying in the game This isn’t theory—it’s lived experience. We share real war stories from the trenches: broken ad strategies, freight cost blowouts, mispriced SKUs, and what actually worked when survival was on the line. You’ll learn how to: * Recalculate landed costs under 145% tariffs * Spot ad campaigns draining profit, not just inflating ACOS * Dump or reposition dead inventory * Build a 13-week survival forecast * Gain early access to tools from Survive the Tariffs 00:00 Why 145% Won't Work 01:48 Tariff Math 04:37 Where have my profits gone 06:55 Amazon ACOS deep dive 10:26 No One’s Coming to Save You 13:32 ASIN level profitability 16:34 Build the Amazon Tariff Dashboard 19:19 Don’t Die Before Q4 If you’re frozen, frustrated, or feeling boxed in—this is the episode that clears the fog and gives you a game plan. #AmazonSellers #Tariffs2025 #Chinaimports #SurviveTheTariffs #AmazonFees #ACoSFix

Tariff Chaos: 90 Days to Survive - Episode 4

> The 145% China tariffs are here—and most importers won’t make it through the next 90 days. > > This episode is your survival guide. Whether you're shipping for Amazon, wholesale, or your own DTC brand, we break down exactly how to shift the odds in your favor before the cash dries up: > * Why your next PO could sink you—and how to order smart under pressure * The case for keeping key lines flowing (yes, even at lower volumes) * Tactics to delay outflows without killing momentum * How to talk to suppliers, freight partners, and customers when panic sets in > > You don’t need a miracle. You need a plan. And that’s what this is. > > #importing #tariffs #ecommerce #supplychain #amazonfba #cashflow #logistics #retailrisk >

Importers: Raise Prices Now—Tariffs Won’t Wait for Q3 - Episode 3

> If you haven’t raised prices yet—you’re behind. If you have, you probably didn’t go far enough. > > The 145% tariffs are only part of the problem. With costs spiraling and Q2 already burning cash, importers need to act—fast. This episode lays out the hard truth: timid price hikes won't save you. > * Why your Q2 cash flow model is already obsolete * The PO-level cost breakdown every importer must track * Real examples of businesses raising prices—and surviving * How to push increases without blowing up customer trust > > Raise prices now, or watch your margins die slowly. > > > #importing #tariffs #pricingstrategy #cashflow #ecommerce #wholesale #retailrisk #survivaltactics >