In this episode of the Logistics Business Conversations podcast, host Peter MacLeod sits down with Alex Yancher, CEO and Co-founder of Passport Global, to unpack what these shifts mean for logistics and e-commerce businesses — and how to turn disruption into opportunity.
Global trade is undergoing one of its most turbulent periods in decades. Tariffs are reshaping the cost of goods, the removal of de minimis rules is creating new challenges for cross-border e-commerce, and supply chains everywhere are being tested.
Alex explains:
- Why tariffs are here to stay and what that means for brands relying on international manufacturing.
- The winners and losers of the current trade environment — from governments collecting revenue, to consumers facing higher prices.
- How businesses can mitigate margin pressure by localising operations, diversifying into new markets, and rethinking their supply chains.
- Practical strategies like duty drawback and entity-as-a-service, which help brands stay compliant while scaling globally.
Looking ahead, Alex predicts a long-term realignment of trade, with more production moving closer to end markets, while brands that embrace flexibility and global reach will thrive.
