Tag: tariffs
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Re-Shoring Challenges Part 1: When Owning the Factory Owns You
Rethinking Reshoring: What Product Strategists Know That Policymakers Don’t A Personal Note I am one of very few product strategists in the outdoor industry who has worked with three different domestic manufacturers. While I take great pride in creating successful products built in American factories, I am also empathetic to brands that have chosen alternative… Read more
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Tariffs, Margins, and Magic Price Points: Strategic Pricing Under Pressure
April 7, 2025 In a season of renewed tariff pressure, outdoor brands with global supply chains are again facing a familiar dilemma: how to adjust pricing quickly, strategically, and credibly. New Trump-era tariffs—building on preexisting duties—are hitting margins hard, and brands have little time to react. For companies with broad portfolios—say, apparel, accessories, and equipment—the… Read more
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When Trade Policy Meets the Kitchen Knife: What Most People Don’t Know About Tariffs and Fair Trade
April 3, 2025 Most Americans don’t realize that both the United States and Germany are home to world-class cutlery industries. Portland, Oregon, for example, is a powerhouse in American knife manufacturing, with brands known globally for their quality and craftsmanship. Likewise, regions like Solingen, Germany, have centuries-old reputations for precision blades. But despite this mutual… Read more