Insight ReportBreathing Space for US Retailers and Brands: US Tariffs Paused for 90 Days But Hiked Further for China John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research April 9, 2025 Reasons to ReadUS President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries excluding China—introducing a lower 10% rate in the interim—while simultaneously escalating tariffs on Chinese imports to a staggering 125%. In this free report, we unpack the implications of the latest tariff restructuring, offering insights for brands and retailers looking to navigate the increasingly volatile trade environment. Readers without a premium subscription can access this report with a free registration. Companies mentioned in this report include: Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle Outfitters, The Gap Inc., Uniqlo Other relevant research: What You Need to Know About US Tariffs and Consumers’ and Retailers’ Reactions—April 2025 Update Our upcoming webinar, Fight, Flight or Freeze? The Big Mistakes Retailers Must Avoid During Tariff Turmoil Mapping the US’s Reciprocal Import Tariffs: Which Nations Are Affected? Tariffs + Consumer Sentiment: A Timeline, 2025 All our coverage of tariffs Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Sentiment Dives, Tariff Pessimism Deepens, Reactive Shopping Entrenches: US Consumer Survey InsightsThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 27: US Retail Faces HeadwindsAnalyst Corner: Constrained Consumers Could Soon “Get to the Goods” Again—Evolving In-Store Loss Prevention, with John HarmonSector Focus: Luxury Goods—Data Graphic
