Navigating a Trade Storm: Michelle Schulz on the Real Impact of Tariffs
- Schulz Trade Law
- Jun 17
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Navigating a Trade Storm: Michelle Schulz on the Real Impact of Tariffs
June 16, 2025
In an interview on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking, Schulz Trade Law founder Michelle Schulz explains how rapidly shifting U.S. tariff policies are affecting businesses from coast to coast.
Real Impact of Tariffs
The Confusion Behind the Curtain
Michelle Schulz, a 20-year veteran in international trade law, outlines the growing complexity in U.S. tariff enforcement. With tariffs fluctuating and enforced under emergency powers, many companies have created internal “tariff working groups” just to stay updated.
“Many companies are confused… the tariffs have changed so often. Some are front-loading, some are delaying customs entries. It’s like a yo-yo.” — Michelle Schulz
Schulz points out that while the White House pushes a “Made in America” agenda, many manufacturers are struggling to adapt due to unpredictable policy changes and supply chain uncertainty.
Real Impact of Tariffs
Ripple Effects on Manufacturing and Jobs
The impact of tariffs has extended far beyond policy confusion — manufacturers are facing real, immediate pressures.
“Steel and aluminum tariffs are now up to 50%. That hits hard. Either pay the price or source domestically — both are costly options.”
Schulz highlights that high input costs are forcing companies to scale back, delay hiring, or reconsider major investments in equipment. The result? A slowdown in high-tech manufacturing and shrinking return on investment across industries.
Real Impact of Tariffs
Global Shifts and Legal Frontiers
With tariffs being implemented under emergency statutes, legal challenges are inevitable — and ongoing.
“Courts are deciding issues they’ve never touched before… using emergency powers to implement tariffs is being questioned.”
Meanwhile, companies that once relocated from China to Mexico are now seeing tariffs rise again — making every move riskier. As Schulz notes, many are turning to free trade zones and special programs to survive.
“Changing countries doesn’t work so great anymore.”
Despite the uncertainty, Schulz Trade Law is helping companies navigate these waters daily. “We aim to reduce confusion, make sure companies are properly classifying their products, and not overpaying due to misvaluations,” she adds.
Road Dog News (Road Dog Trucking)
Host: Mark Willis
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