As you may be aware, additional “reciprocal” tariffs were scheduled to go into place today, which would have put a significant burden on products coming from overseas. President Trump has announced a 90-day pause on those reciprocal tariffs, along with an increase to tariffs on Chinese exports to 125%. As we navigate the fluidity of our current state, we have put together, in partnership with our Customs Broker, things to consider for the following:
For more information on the following, please visit the university's Tariffs and Trade Impacts webpage.
- Options to Reduce Duties
- Request for Duty-Free Entry
- Actions to Consider
- Top 4 Categories Most Impacted
- Risk Mitigation
- Supply Chain Diversification
- Contract Protections
- Inventory Management
Contact
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact your Purchasing and Contract Management Office at:
UIUC: UIUC Purchasing and Contract Management Office at urbanapurchasing@uillinois.edu or 217-333-3505
UIC: UIC Purchasing and Contract Management at uicpurchasing@uillinois.edu or (312) 996-2850
UIS: UIS Purchasing and Contract Management Office at uispurchasing@uillinois.edu or (217) 206-6651
System: System Purchasing & Support Services at procurement@uillinois.edu or (217) 333-9BUY (9289)
