Why Understanding Landed Costs Is Essential for Profitability When sourcing products internationally—especially from China—knowing your landed cost is critical. Many importers focus only on the factory price, but that’s just the beginning….
Read MoreHow to Source from China Without Letting Tariffs Wreck Your Bottom Line As global trade becomes more fluid due to current events, many U.S. businesses are asking: “How can I import from…
Read MoreIn today’s e-commerce landscape, entrepreneurs are constantly faced with a big decision: Should I dropship or source my products directly from manufacturers? At first glance, both models seem viable. But when it…
Read MoreHow Global Trade Specialists Can Help At Global Trade Specialists, we’ve helped U.S. companies navigate sourcing from China for over 30 years. With new tariffs reshaping cost structures, now more than ever…
Read MoreOn May 28, 2025, the U.S. Court of International Trade delivered a landmark ruling, striking down former President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs. The court found that these tariffs, imposed under…
Read MoreIn a significant development over the weekend, the United States and China have agreed to a 90-day pause in their escalating trade war, marked by substantial reductions in tariffs on each other’s…
Read MoreOn April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of sweeping tariffs aimed at promoting U.S. manufacturing and addressing trade imbalances. These measures, referred to as “Liberation Day Tariffs”, have significant…
Read MoreSustainable Products to Source As businesses and customers look to become more environmentally conscious, the demand for eco-friendly products is on the rise. Sourcing green products from China can be a cost-effective…
Read MoreWhen I first started sourcing products from China, I assumed that price, quality, and logistics were the most important aspects of the business. While those things matter, I quickly learned that relationships—more…
Read MoreOver the past weeks, President Trump has been targeting major U.S. trading partners, specifically China, Canada, and Mexico with severe tariffs—citing concerns over trade imbalances, national security, and the smuggling of illegal…
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