Group 1 - The implementation of high tariffs in the U.S. is expected to severely impact small businesses, potentially leading to thousands of closures and millions of job losses [1] - Small businesses are facing unprecedented uncertainty, unable to bear high tariffs or quickly shift their supply chains, likened to a ship stuck in the Suez Canal [1][3] - The CEO of Flexport, Ryan Petersen, emphasizes that even companies that have planned for tariffs are struggling, as they cannot price their products in advance due to the 90-day lead time for overseas orders [3] Group 2 - Petersen's company has access to approximately 1% of U.S. trade data, allowing for comprehensive tracking of costs and additional expenses due to tariffs [2] - There is a looming supply chain crisis, with a significant drop in shipping bookings to the U.S. since the tariffs took effect, indicating future logistical challenges [3] - Petersen predicts that the White House will concede before a full-blown crisis occurs, as the current situation is unsustainable [3]
美国物流企业CEO:关税对美国小企业是一场“灭绝危机”,就像小行星灭绝恐龙那样
Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-05-04 08:28