Close Menu
Influential MagazineInfluential Magazine
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Business
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • More
    • Web Stories
    • Editor’s Picks
    • Press Release

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest business and finance news for entrepreneurs all around the world.

What's Hot
How Hard It Is to Make Trade Deals

How Hard It Is to Make Trade Deals

June 4, 2025
An Illustrated Guide to Who Really Benefits From ‘No Tax on Tips’

An Illustrated Guide to Who Really Benefits From ‘No Tax on Tips’

June 4, 2025
Do You Know the Jobs These Authors Had Before They Found Literary Success?

Do You Know the Jobs These Authors Had Before They Found Literary Success?

June 2, 2025
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Influential MagazineInfluential Magazine
SUBSCRIBE
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Business
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • More
    • Web Stories
    • Editor’s Picks
    • Press Release
Influential MagazineInfluential Magazine
Home » How Trump China Tariffs Hit One Shipment of T-Shirts

How Trump China Tariffs Hit One Shipment of T-Shirts

May 14, 20253 Mins Read Business
How Trump China Tariffs Hit One Shipment of T-Shirts
Share
Facebook Twitter Reddit Telegram Pinterest Email

This is a customs form that companies must file to import goods into the United States. In recent days, these forms have become living documents that show how President Trump’s tariffs are squeezing businesses.

In this example, Leslie Jordan Inc., a company that sells activewear for special events, imported a shipment of women’s T-shirts from China at the end of April. That was after Mr. Trump aggressively escalated levies on Chinese imports, but before officials from both countries agreed on a temporary reprieve — an example of how companies have struggled to plan for their purchases as tariff levels continually shift.

The shipment was valued at $18,639, but this company paid $34,389 in tariffs — almost twice the value of the goods themselves. The import tax on this one shipment added up to nearly 185 percent.

Often Mr. Trump’s new tariffs are layered on top of existing ones. In this case, the T-shirts were subject to a base tariff of 32 percent based on the value of the import. Many goods typically have a very low base tariff, but garments and other textile goods are subject to some of the highest tariffs.

A number of goods from China are also subject to special tariffs to combat alleged unfair trade practices. These tariffs — known as Section 301 duties — were introduced during Mr. Trump’s first term and later expanded by former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. In this case, they resulted in a 7.5 percent additional charge.

One of Mr. Trump’s first trade actions when he started his second term in January was to impose a tariff on China for enabling the flow of fentanyl into the United States. The tariff started at 10 percent but was then raised to 20 percent.

In early April, the administration introduced “reciprocal” tariffs. China’s rate started at 34 percent, then escalated to 84 percent before rising to 125 percent. (This tariff, in addition to the 20 percent “fentanyl” tariff, amounts to a 145 percent tariff on most goods.)

To import one shipment of T-shirts, the company had to pay four different tariffs. “It is impossible to plan and run a business this way,” said Leslie Jordan, the company’s owner.

On Monday, the reciprocal portion of tariffs on Chinese imports was suspended for 90 days as the United States and China negotiate new trade terms.

That means if this same shipment were to arrive today, it would face a total tariff rate of 69.5 percent — a very high level, but a fraction of what the company was forced to pay just a couple of weeks ago. This lower rate means Ms. Jordan would have paid $21,000 less in tariffs on this one shipment than she did before.

Ms. Jordan, who founded her company nearly 40 years ago, said the administration’s tariff policy had been the hardest challenge she had faced running the business. While some of the tariffs have been lifted, at least temporarily, the time it takes to place orders, get products manufactured and then have them loaded onto ships and transported across the Pacific would probably exceed the 90-day reprieve.

And given the drastic changes in U.S. trade policy, Ms. Jordan said, she has little ability to predict how much she may need to pay when her next order lands at American ports. “If we base it on today’s tariff,” she said, “who knows what it will be when the goods are produced and arrive?”

Customs (Tariff) Donald J International Trade and World Market Small business Trump
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Telegram Reddit Email
Previous ArticleWhat to Know About Trump’s Latest Changes to Taxes on Small Packages From China
Next Article Burberry to Cut Up to 1,700 Jobs in Turnaround Push

Related Posts

How Hard It Is to Make Trade Deals

How Hard It Is to Make Trade Deals

June 4, 2025
An Illustrated Guide to Who Really Benefits From ‘No Tax on Tips’

An Illustrated Guide to Who Really Benefits From ‘No Tax on Tips’

June 4, 2025
Do You Know the Jobs These Authors Had Before They Found Literary Success?

Do You Know the Jobs These Authors Had Before They Found Literary Success?

June 2, 2025
The Imports the U.S. Relies On Most From 140 Nations, From Albania to Zimbabwe

The Imports the U.S. Relies On Most From 140 Nations, From Albania to Zimbabwe

June 2, 2025
Video: Toy Company Still In Crisis Despite Reduced Tariffs on China

Video: Toy Company Still In Crisis Despite Reduced Tariffs on China

May 27, 2025
Plastic Spoons, Umbrellas, Violins: A Guide to What Americans Buy From China

Plastic Spoons, Umbrellas, Violins: A Guide to What Americans Buy From China

May 24, 2025
Add A Comment

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Demo
Stay In Touch
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Vimeo
Don't Miss
How Hard It Is to Make Trade Deals

How Hard It Is to Make Trade Deals

By News RoomJune 4, 2025

President Trump has announced wave after wave of tariffs since taking office in January, part…

An Illustrated Guide to Who Really Benefits From ‘No Tax on Tips’

An Illustrated Guide to Who Really Benefits From ‘No Tax on Tips’

June 4, 2025
Do You Know the Jobs These Authors Had Before They Found Literary Success?

Do You Know the Jobs These Authors Had Before They Found Literary Success?

June 2, 2025
The Imports the U.S. Relies On Most From 140 Nations, From Albania to Zimbabwe

The Imports the U.S. Relies On Most From 140 Nations, From Albania to Zimbabwe

June 2, 2025

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest business and finance news for entrepreneurs all around the world.

About Us
About Us

Influential Magazine is one of the top news portals about Business and Finance news for Entrepreneurs and leaders all around the world, follow us for more intersting articles and news.

Our Picks
The Imports the U.S. Relies On Most From 140 Nations, From Albania to Zimbabwe

The Imports the U.S. Relies On Most From 140 Nations, From Albania to Zimbabwe

June 2, 2025
Video: Toy Company Still In Crisis Despite Reduced Tariffs on China

Video: Toy Company Still In Crisis Despite Reduced Tariffs on China

May 27, 2025
Plastic Spoons, Umbrellas, Violins: A Guide to What Americans Buy From China

Plastic Spoons, Umbrellas, Violins: A Guide to What Americans Buy From China

May 24, 2025
Trending Now
Markets Head Lower in Wake of Concerns About U.S. Debt

Markets Head Lower in Wake of Concerns About U.S. Debt

May 19, 2025
Video: How Staffing Shortages Have Plagued Newark Airport

Video: How Staffing Shortages Have Plagued Newark Airport

May 17, 2025
Father and Son Duo Launch PlayZer Media to Support Southern England’s Grassroots Music Scene

Father and Son Duo Launch PlayZer Media to Support Southern England’s Grassroots Music Scene

May 16, 2025
Influential Magazine
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn
  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Terms & Conditions
© 2025 Influential Mag. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.