The problem does not only apply to the customs rates themselves, which in some cases reach 50 percent, but also growing administrative requirements. Small companies, unlike large corporations, often do not have departments dealing with customs compliance or analysis of the impact of new regulations on operations. Requirements set by Customs and Border Protection Additional financial and organizational burden.
Until June 2024, American enterprises covered more than half of the costs of tariffs, the rest was incurred by foreign exporters and consumers. However, the situation is about to turn around soon. Goldman Sachs analysts forecast that Already in autumn consumers will be responsible for 67 percent. loads. Economists warn that this can increase inflation pressureespecially in sectors related to steel, aluminum and other goods covered by additional fees.
Some companies may not cope
Industry organizations such as the National Retail Federation alert that Many enterprises may not survive in a new commercial environment. In turn, experts emphasize that uncertainty and lack of clear guidelines in the field of tariff implementation lead to market chaos.
An example is the confusion about taxing gold imports – after a short price increase to record levels, the market broke down just as quickly after Trump's administration.
The president himself defends his policy, claiming that duties make the US economy “strong and rich”. However, for many small companies, reality looks completely different. These are growing costs, complicated regulations and instability in international trade – all this threatens their survival.
