EPISODE · May 6, 2025 · 20 MIN
EP 1347 Mollie Sitkowski - Impact of Tariffs on US Importers - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
from The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD · host Lee Safar
Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist"Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" is now available On-Demand for as little as $10 - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"Biochar for Coffee" is open for pre-registration - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops"It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" is available now with additional new bonus material, including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsLooking for business advisors or consultants for your business? Get in touch with us here: [email protected]••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 2nd episode in a 5-part series with Mollie Sitkowski, Partner at Faegre Drinker. Mollie specializes in Trade Compliance and is based in Chicago.In this series, Mollie and host Lee Safar focus on the impact of Trump's tariffs on the global coffee supply chain.Please note that all the information in this series is purely the opinions of Mollie Sitkowski and Lee Safar and should not constitute legal and business advice.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Understanding Trump's Tariffs - https://youtu.be/Il1OERDKpjw2. Impact of Tariffs on US Importers - https://youtu.be/jH_lgNewNlU3. Impact of Tariffs On Exports To The US - https://youtu.be/1lJRb1aRwAQ4. Impact of Tariffs On US Consumers - https://youtu.be/cAkKR_efGR05. How Can We Mitigate The Impact of Tariffs - https://youtu.be/-xH6jzKSu8wIn this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar is joined by Mollie Sitkowski explore how the tariffs could affect small, medium, and large businesses, who ends up paying the tariffs, and the potential economic impact on the coffee supply chain. They also touch on lobbying efforts and the challenges coffee businesses may face with increased costs and potential business closures. The episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for business owners navigating these turbulent times.00:00 Impact of Tariffs on Small Businesses01:33 Introduction to the Series and Topic02:15 Who Pays the Tariffs?02:56 Customs and Tax Collection03:39 Example Scenario: Importing Coffee04:55 Economic Strain on Businesses05:45 Trump's Tariff Strategy13:52 Lobbying and Advocacy21:03 Conclusion and Next StepsReferences in this series:1. CSMS page for CBP2. The Federal Register3. https://www.whitehouse.gov/Contact Mollie Sitkowski:• https://www.linkedin.com/in/molliesitkowski/• https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/professionals/s/sitkowski-mollie-d#tab-Overview••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist💡Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward📽 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify🧐 Find out more about Map It Forward Mastermind Groups here: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingLooking for a business advisor for your established coffee business or startup? Email us here:📧 email: [email protected]
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Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist "Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming" is now available On-Demand for as little as $10 - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops "Biochar for Coffee" is open for pre-registration - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" is available now with additional new bonus material, including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops Looking for business advisors or consultants for your business? Get in touch with us here: [email protected] •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This is the 2nd episode in a 5-part series with Mollie Sitkowski, Partner at Faegre Drinker. Mollie specializes in Trade Compliance and is based in Chicago. In this series, Mollie and host Lee Safar focus on the impact of Trump's tariffs on the global coffee supply chain. Please note that all the information in this series is purely the opinions of Mollie Sitkowski and Lee Safar and should not constitute legal and business advice. The 5 episodes in this series are: 1. Understanding Trump's Tariffs - https://youtu.be/Il1OERDKpjw 2. Impact of Tariffs on US Importers - https://youtu.be/jH_lgNewNlU 3. Impact of Tariffs On Exports To The US - https://youtu.be/1lJRb1aRwAQ 4. Impact of Tariffs On US Consumers - https://youtu.be/cAkKR_efGR0 5. How Can We Mitigate The Impact of Tariffs - https://youtu.be/-xH6jzKSu8w In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar is joined by Mollie Sitkowski explore how the tariffs could affect small, medium, and large businesses, who ends up paying the tariffs, and the potential economic impact on the coffee supply chain. They also touch on lobbying efforts and the challenges coffee businesses may face with increased costs and potential business closures. The episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for business owners navigating these turbulent times. 00:00 Impact of Tariffs on Small Businesses 01:33 Introduction to the Series and Topic 02:15 Who Pays the Tariffs? 02:56 Customs and Tax Collection 03:39 Example Scenario: Importing Coffee 04:55 Economic Strain on Businesses 05:45 Trump's Tariff Strategy 13:52 Lobbying and Advocacy 21:03 Conclusion and Next Steps References in this series: 1. CSMS page for CBP 2. The Federal Register 3. https://www.whitehouse.gov/ Contact Mollie Sitkowski: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/molliesitkowski/ • https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/professionals/s/sitkowski-mollie-d#tab-Overview •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar
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