Inside the Tariff War: What the New Trade Deals Mean for Distributors

Are We on the Brink of a Tariff Reversal...or Global Supply Chain Shock? In this special episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Tom Burton and Kevin Brown unpack one of the most urgent developments in global trade: the escalating U.S. tariff war and its potential impact on supply chains, wholesale distributors, and global markets. Broadcast early to accommodate Kevin’s work with the University of California Irvine’s entrepreneurship program, this “shortened” but insight-heavy episode delivers critical updates on: The newly announced UK–U.S. tariff agreementUpcoming negotiations with China in SwitzerlandThe ripple effect on aluminum, steel, ethanol, beef, aerospace parts, and rare earth mineralsReal-world impacts already being felt at U.S. ports and how they could disrupt inventory and pricingThe potential for widespread MOUs and phased trade deals with Germany, India, and other EU nationsYou’ll also hear how markets are responding (hint: cautiously optimistic) and why this moment could be a major turning point for international trade policy. Whether you’re in wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, or just watching the shifting global economic tides, this episode provides timely, practical insight.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.