US Retailers Accelerate China Shipments by 4 to 6 Weeks Ahead of Tariff Hikes
US retailers have accelerated orders from China by four to six weeks to secure inventories for the Black Friday and Christmas holiday season, shipping executives told Reuters. The rushed shipping timeline has driven freight costs to their highest level since the Red Sea crisis in 2024.
Companies are moving goods ahead of anticipated tariff increases scheduled for later this year under the Trump administration. The shift represents a targeted rush to lock in holiday inventory before new levies take effect.
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@reutersbizUS retailers have brought forward orders from China by four-to-six weeks to secure their inventories for Black Friday and Christmas holiday sales before expected tariff hikes later this year, shipping executives said. More here: https://t.c
@reutersUS retailers have brought forward orders from China by four-to-six weeks to secure their inventories for Black Friday and Christmas holiday sales before expected tariff hikes later this year, shipping executives said