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EPISODE · May 12, 2025 · 17 MIN

US-China Tariff Truce: What Happens Next? With ex-Cargill VP John McCauley

from The Freight Buyers' Club · host Mike King

In a groundbreaking development, the US and China have announced a 90-day pause in their ongoing tariff war. As businesses and shippers brace for what's next, we dive deep into the implications of this truce for global supply chains. In this episode, host Mike King is joined by John McCauley, BCO consultant, JOC columnist, and former VP of Transportation & Logistics at Cargill, to break down the immediate effects of the US-China tariff truce and what it means for the future of trade. What we cover: ✔️ The immediate impact of the US–China tariff de-escalation on supply chains ✔️ Why Chinese e-commerce firms are not in the clear ✔️ The strategic shift US importers may face post-truce ✔️ How to manage uncertainty in global sourcing and logistics ✔️ The risks to global trade growth amid inflation and stagflation This conversation is a must-listen for anyone involved in logistics, global trade, or e-commerce, as we unpack the next steps in this fast-evolving geopolitical story. Sponsored by Dimerco Express Group, empowering businesses to stay flexible and resilient in the face of trade disruptions. [https://dimerco.com/] Join the conversation! Let us know your thoughts on the US-China tariff truce in the comments. How will it impact your business and the wider supply chain? Subscribe for more insights on trade, logistics, and supply chain management from the Freight Buyers' Club Podcast. Website: https://www.thefreightbuyersclub.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-freight-buyers-club/id1668766055 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mjDlZfKPFAnZwZeTNsiej?si=32a8c867f28845ea YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefreightbuyersclub2866 #USChina #Tariffs #SupplyChain #FreightBuyersClub #Geopolitics #Logistics #GlobalTrade #Ecommerce #Podcast

In a groundbreaking development, the US and China have announced a 90-day pause in their ongoing tariff war. As businesses and shippers brace for what's next, we dive deep into the implications of this truce for global supply chains. In this episode, host Mike King is joined by John McCauley, BCO consultant, JOC columnist, and former VP of Transportation & Logistics at Cargill, to break down the immediate effects of the US-China tariff truce and what it means for the future of trade. What we cover: ✔️ The immediate impact of the US–China tariff de-escalation on supply chains ✔️ Why Chinese e-commerce firms are not in the clear ✔️ The strategic shift US importers may face post-truce ✔️ How to manage uncertainty in global sourcing and logistics ✔️ The risks to global trade growth amid inflation and stagflation This conversation is a must-listen for anyone involved in logistics, global trade, or e-commerce, as we unpack the next steps in this fast-evolving geopolitical story. Sponsored by Dimerco Express Group, empowering businesses to stay flexible and resilient in the face of trade disruptions. [https://dimerco.com/] Join the conversation! Let us know your thoughts on the US-China tariff truce in the comments. How will it impact your business and the wider supply chain? Subscribe for more insights on trade, logistics, and supply chain management from the Freight Buyers' Club Podcast. Website: https://www.thefreightbuyersclub.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-freight-buyers-club/id1668766055 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mjDlZfKPFAnZwZeTNsiej?si=32a8c867f28845ea YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefreightbuyersclub2866 #USChina #Tariffs #SupplyChain #FreightBuyersClub #Geopolitics #Logistics #GlobalTrade #Ecommerce #Podcast

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