Tariffs – History, Impact, and the Future

Join us for a deep dive into the history and impact of tariffs on the latest episode of Neglected Stories: People, History, Movements, hosted by Pedro Rodriguez. Our guest, Ed Gribbin, a trade policy advocate and native Philadelphian, breaks down how tariffs work, their historical role, and what proposed changes could mean for U.S. consumers, businesses, the nation, and the global economy.As trade tensions rise and policies shift, understanding tariffs is more important than ever. Will they protect American jobs or drive up costs for consumers? How will businesses and international partners react? Tune in as we uncover the real impact of tariffs on our daily lives and the global economy.Ed Gribbin is the founder and CEO of Gribbin Strategic LLC, a consultancy specializing in growth strategy, product development, fit and sizing, supply chain optimization, and sustainability for the apparel and fashion sector. With 46 years of industry experience, he has held leadership roles at Alvanon and Intellifit, where he co-invented the Intellifit body scanner. He serves on global boards, including AAFA, IAF, AAPN, and SPESA, and actively participates in trade policy advocacy. His career began in the uniform industry, culminating as SVP at Angelica Uniform Group, the largest U.S. uniform company at the time.