Tariff Talk: The August 1 Deadline and Impacts to Global Trade

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The U.S. is set to implement reciprocal tariffs, with outcomes varying across major trade partners. Recent negotiations have resulted in reduced rates for some, including the EU and Japan, while others such as Brazil are subject to tariffs of up to 50%. These changes reflect a shifting trade environment that may continue to evolve.

What does this mean for your business come August 1st?

Zencargo’s Michael Starr and trade law expert David Murphy from GDLSK hosted a webinar on 30th August 2025 as they talked about what’s changing in the leadup to the August 1st deadline and what’s at risk.

What You’ll Learn:

• What the August 1 tariff escalation includes – and what’s still uncertain
• What retaliation from other countries may look like
• Practical next steps for importers, exporters, and logistics teams