Episode 6: Tariffs, Rates & Supply Chains — A Year of Dual Pressures

Send a textIn this episode of Holding the Line: A Logistics at a Crossroads Podcast, Gia unpacks the double-edged challenge facing today’s freight world: shifting trade policy and monetary turbulence. From aggressive new tariff proposals to unpredictable interest rates, logistics professionals are navigating a complex web of global and domestic pressure points.Join us as we explore:The escalating tariff rhetoric and what it means for U.S. portsThe real-time impact on container flow, labor costs, and inland railWhy inflation and interest rate hikes are tightening freight marginsWhat planners, dispatchers, and frontline teams are seeing on the groundThis isn’t just theory — it’s the reality behind every late shipment, renegotiated contract, and midnight pivot.📍 Whether you’re in the warehouse, on the docks, or behind the dispatch desk, this is one you don’t want to miss.An intro of what we doSupport the show🎧 New episodes every week. Follow Logistics at a Crossroads on your favorite podcast platform. 📬 Want to connect? Find me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reginahunter Visit the blog: giakat.blogspot.com