The 90-day reduction in tariffs announced recently is an encouraging step toward easing the pressure on retailers. We advocated strongly for a 90-day pause to allow for the free flow of goods to store shelves. Thousands of business decision makers signed our “Stand With Main Street. Turn Off Tariffs.” petition, which was delivered to key decision makers in Washington. Thank you to everyone who joined our coalition.
But the work is not over. Economic questions, tariff shifts, and supply chain challenges are creating uncertainty for stores and manufacturers, especially Main Street retail. Products slated to arrive for the fourth quarter may be delayed or prices may rise, leaving retailers with important decisions to make for the most critical sales season of the year.
What can you do?
Below is our action plan for retailers faced with disruption. The time to act is now. Planning is critically important regardless of any temporary tariffs adjustments.
For more than five decades Dallas Market Center has supported Main Street retailers across the U.S. As a family-owned company it's in our DNA to serve as a hub for commerce and a unifying voice for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Now more than ever we need to remain connected and supportive. Some key points we want to share:
Below are some important resources on the topic of business, tariffs, and retail.
Conversations With Cindy: Tariffs and Your Business
Adapting to Disruption: How Top Main Street Retailers Are Navigating Tariffs