US Reciprocal Tariff Survey

U.S. Tariff Survey

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U.S. TARIFF READINESS & RESPONSE SURVEY (2025)

This survey is designed to assess your organization's preparedness and strategic response to the April 2025 U.S. Reciprocal Tariff policy. The insights will help identify gaps in readiness, potential risk areas, and opportunities for proactive mitigation. Kindly answer this anonymous survey honestly

SECTION 1: INITIAL AWARENESS & STRATEGIC INTENT

Q.1 How aware is your leadership team of the April 2025 reciprocal tariff policy and the 90-day suspension announced in May? *

Fully aware - actively tracking developments Somewhat aware - monitoring but not prioritized Minimal awareness - learning now

Q.2 Have you assessed the potential financial impact (revenue, margin, EBIT) if tariffs are reinstated after the 90-day pause? *

Yes - preliminary modeling underway Planning to start in the next 30-60 days Not yet - waiting for more clarity

Q.3 What best describes your current stance on managing potential tariff-related costs? *

Pass through to customers via pricing Share with suppliers or absorb internally Case-by-case review No defined approach yet

Q.4 When do you expect to finalize your tariff response strategy, assuming tariffs are reinstated post-pause? *

Within 30 days Next 60-90 days Not scheduled yet

SECTION 2: EARLY SUPPLY CHAIN & SOURCING PLANNING

Q.5 Which of the following mitigation actions are under active consideration? (Select all that apply)

Shift sourcing to USMCA-compliant suppliers Qualify secondary suppliers in lower-tariff countries Relocate final assembly to North America Evaluate bonded warehousing / FTZs Conducting scenario planning in light of the 90-day tariff suspension No mitigation actions planned yet

Q.6 Have you mapped your products' country-of-origin against the proposed U.S. and retaliatory tariff tiers? *

Yes - fully mapped Partially mapped Not started

Q.7 Which of the following will most likely trigger operational changes in your sourcing strategy? *

Cost thresholds (margin pressure) Customer dissatisfaction or pushback Board/CFO directive Competitor action No trigger identified yet

Q.8 How confident are you in your current supply chain's ability to absorb or adapt to the tariffs? *

Very confident Moderately confident Not confident / not assessed yet

SECTION 3: TRADE COMPLIANCE & READINESS

Q.9 Have you considered filing for tariff exemptions or reclassification petitions if tariffs return? *

Yes - plan to file Considering options Not currently in scope

Q.10 What is your compliance team's primary concern right now? *

Risk of misclassification penalties Customs delays or bottlenecks Rules-of-origin thresholds under USMCA Keeping up with changes across markets

SECTION 4: CUSTOMER IMPACT & COMPETITIVE SIGNALS

Q.11 Have you engaged key customers regarding tariff-related risks or potential pricing scenarios? *

Yes - proactive outreach underway Planning to begin soon Not yet - waiting for clear impact

Q.12 Are you monitoring competitors for any early moves? *

Yes - active monitoring underway Informally through sales teams Not currently tracked

Q.13 Which market response are you most concerned about? *

Losing share to local/tariff-free competitors Customer backlash on pricing Reduced global demand from retaliation Uncertainty disrupting buying cycles

SECTION 5: ORGANIZATIONAL READINESS & DECISION TRIGGERS US Reciprocal TARIFF READINESS & RESPONSE SURVEY (2025)

Q.14 Do you have a cross-functional working group focused on tariffs or trade disruption? *

Yes - formalized and active Under discussion Not yet formed

Q.15 Who currently owns tariff strategy internally? *

CFO or finance team Head of supply chain / operations Trade / compliance lead No clear owner yet

Q.16 What is your biggest internal barrier to preparing for tariff reinstatement? *

Lack of data / exposure mapping Competing priorities No clear cost impact yet Need Board or C-level direction

Q.17 Would you be interested in receiving a Tariff Readiness Scorecard based on your responses? *

Yes No

The trade clock is ticking. As tariffs redraw global rules, only the prepared will profit-this pause is your advantage window.