S3. E1 Why tariffs raise prices—and what smart buyers can do about it

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of tariffs on prices and procurement strategies for buyers.

Send us Fan Mail Tariffs can feel like a policy headline—until they hit your PO, your budget, and your delivery dates. We unpack what a tariff really is, why governments reach for it, and how those choices cascade through price, lead time, and supplier behaviour. From sudden trade-war spikes to quietly expanding duty lists, we map the real routes by which costs climb and explain why “someone else will absorb it” is more wish than plan. We walk through a practical playbook built for busy proc...

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Host: Two Lukes, One CIP

Topics covered

• tariffs
• procurement
• supply chain
• cost management
• buyer strategies

Keywords

• tariffs
• prices
• procurement
• supply chain
• costs
• trade-war
• buyer strategies

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Places: Tariffs, trade-war

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