T-shirt tariffs are shaking up the garment decoration industry, and if you're running a print shop, they’re hitting your bottom line. In this episode of T-shirt Hustlers, we break down everything you need to know about t-shirt tariffs, including what they are, how they impact your pricing, and—most importantly—how to keep your print shop profitable despite the constant changes.
We'll cover:
- What are tariffs, and why do they matter for print shops?
- How rising costs from imports affect your pricing strategy.
- The latest updates on t-shirt tariffs in the U.S.
- Proven strategies to protect your business from tariff hikes.
Tariffs will not disappear anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean your business has to suffer. Stay ahead by diversifying suppliers, smartly ordering in bulk, adjusting pricing, and leveraging tools like DecoNetwork to automate and scale your business.
DecoNetwork
- https://www.deconetwork.com
Quick Links:
T-Shirt Tariffs: How To Navigate Uncertainty
- https://www.deconetwork.com/t-shirt-tariffs-how-to-navigating-uncertainty
History of tariffs in the United States
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_tariffs_in_the_United_States
Duty Drawback Programs
- https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/entry-summary/drawback-overview
US businesses brace for Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China to drive up costs
- https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-china-mexico-canada-inflation-economy-69bd5b4f66eeef3e0e803e0595888f23
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:21 - What Are Tariffs?
02:20 - T-Shirt And Tariffs
04:20 - Diversify Suppliers
05:59 - Bulk Ordering
06:56 - Adjust Price Strategy
08:06 - Communicate With Customers
08:50 - Duty Drawback Programs
09:58 - Looking Ahead
10:42 - Recap
12:31 - DecoNetwork