Tariff Talk: What the 90-day U.S.–China tariff pause means for your supply chain

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The U.S. and China have agreed to a 90-day pause on escalating reciprocal tariffs—a brief reprieve in a trade war that’s already shaken global supply chains.

But uncertainty looms.

As businesses rush to ship goods before tariffs return, supply chains face a bullwhip effect: surging freight demand, rising costs, and port congestion.

On May 21st, Michael Starr, VP of Growth & Expansion at Zencargo, and Anne-Sophie Fribourg, VP of Global Ocean Freight at Zencargo hosted a webinar to break down what this means for shippers.

In this session, they covered:

• What’s changed in the tariff landscape and which tariffs remain in place
• How the reduction to 10% reciprocal tariffs affects importers and exporters in practical terms
• What this means for capacity, lead times, and freight costs
• Actionable strategies for mitigating ongoing risks

Speakers

Michael Starr, VP Growth & Expansion, Zencargo

Anne-Sophie Fribourg, VP Global Ocean Freight