Bonus: Navigating the Tariff Regime with Passport's Alex Yancher: Duty Drawbacks, International Logistics, and the Arbitrage Opportunity Abroad

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupIn this episode of the DTC Podcast, Eric interviews Alex Yancher, Co-founder & CEO of Passport, a leading global ecommerce provider powering end-to-end growth for fast-growing DTC brands. Alex breaks down the seismic shifts caused by recent tariff increases, how duty drawback programs work, and why every DTC brand is now — whether they realize it or not — a global brand.Key Takeaways:The US tariff floor is rising to 30–50%, reshaping cost structures for brands.Duty drawback offers a refund path — but only if your inventory data is airtight.Smart DTC brands are moving inventory directly into high-performing international markets.Localizing checkout and language increases conversion rate abroad.DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping avoids post-delivery sticker shock, improving customer experience and LTV.Learn how Passport is helping brands like Dolls Kill, HexClad, and others navigate this new era of global DTC.📦 Learn more about Passport: passportglobal.comTimestamps00:00 How DTC Brands Can Bridge the Global Sales Gap02:05 Impact of Tariffs on International Ecommerce Logistics04:20 Understanding Duty Drawback Programs for Cost Recovery06:45 Challenges of Shifting Manufacturing Back to the US09:50 De Minimis Policy Changes and Implications for Ecommerce12:20 Conversion Strategies for International Sales14:40 Leveraging Cost Per Click Arbitrage for Global Expansion17:15 Impact of Postal Leniency on Cross-Border Ecommerce20:00 Strategies for Smooth International Customer ExperiencesHashtags#DTC#InternationalEcommerce#GlobalExpansion#Tariffs#Logistics#DutyDrawback#EcommerceMarketing#ConversionOptimization#CPCArbitrage#PostalLogistics Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signupAdvertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertiseWork with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouseFollow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletterWatch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video