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🚨 Introducing Clear by Swap Global 🚨 Your cross-border workaround for rising tariffs — and the smartest way to protect your margins in today’s volatile trade landscape. With tariffs on Chinese imports increasing and the De Minimis clause set to end May 2nd, ecommerce brands are facing massive cost hikes. For businesses already operating on tight margins, these policy changes aren’t just inconvenient — they’re existential. Clear by Swap Global is a structured B2B2C compliance solution built to: ✅ Clear goods at fair market value—not retail price ✅ Reduce tariff exposure by leveraging intra-company transfers ✅ Ensure seamless compliance and 2-day delivery from the UK/EU 📦 The result? Major cost savings, faster shipping, and no surprise fees—for your customer or your bottom line. 👉 Learn more about Clear by Swap Global: https://lnkd.in/ee_ZF66v 🔗 Get started today: https://lnkd.in/d92X5wiW 🔗 Stay ahead with the latest tariff updates: https://lnkd.in/e_-Sg9Fa

📰 In the News: Swap Talks Tariffs & Trade Tensions with NPR 📰 As global trade policy makes headlines, economists and ecommerce leaders are bracing for impact. Our very own CMO, Juan Pellerano-Rendón, joined NPR to weigh in on the upcoming removal of the De Minimis clause—set to take effect on May 2nd. This long-standing exemption has allowed imports under $800 to bypass duties and fees, powering growth for ecommerce giants like Shein and Temu. But with that loophole closing, U.S. companies will soon face: 🔺 Higher operating costs 🔺 Disrupted global supply chains 🔺 Price increases for American consumers It’s a major shift for cross-border commerce—and Swap is here to help brands stay ahead of the changes. 🔗 Listen to the full NPR segment: https://lnkd.in/esEk5dvk 🔗 Book a demo: https://lnkd.in/d92X5wiW 🔗 Download our Tariff Turmoil Report: https://lnkd.in/eSJqEbHZ

Sam Atkinson took an uncommon path to founding Swap—starting in football, moving into M&A law, launching SloGoods during his MBA, then building eComm experience at McKinsey & Company and Juni. These lessons influenced how he’s approaching cross-border retail today. Read more about our partnership: https://bit.ly/4i4Kizu

📦 The Future of Fashion? Smart Inventory. Powered by Swap. ✨ Fashion moves fast—but clunky inventory systems hold brands back. Our solution? Smartified inventory tools that sync product, marketing, and merchandising in real time. That’s where Swap Inventory will come in. Swap’s upcoming Inventory tool empowers brands to: ✔️ Launch collections with precision ✔️ Eliminate overordering & stockouts ✔️ Align inventory with live campaigns ✔️ Save time, budget, and sanity 💡 In a world where every second (and every SKU) counts, inventory precision = profit. Stay tuned - Swap is making it happen!

President Trump signed an executive order today that will close the De Minimis loophole for all imports from China and impose a 10% duty on all imports globally. Key Dates: ✅ May 2, 2025 (12:01 a.m. EDT): The De Minimis exemption is eliminated for imports from China. ✅April 5, 2025 (12:01 a.m. EDT): A 10% ad valorem duty will apply to all imports globally, subject to the CBP having adequate measures in place to collect such funds. What This Means for Businesses: Chinese goods valued at or below $800, previously exempt under De Minimis, will now be taxed at the greater of: ✅30% of declared value, or $25 per item (increasing to $50 per item after June 1, 2025). ✅All other imports will face an additional 10% duty, regardless of origin. ✅De Minimis loophole to close for all countries once CBP has adequate measures to collect funds. To read the executive order: https://lnkd.in/gD5KzTFV To learn more about how your brand can stay compliant via Swap global: https://lnkd.in/es7H88Ju

We’re constantly impressed by how fast and thoughtfully Sam Atkinson and the Swap team move. Their latest partnership with Avalara is a great example of this agility. Learn how the two companies are teaming up to help merchants sell globally.   Read more about our partnership: https://bit.ly/4i4Kizu

Exciting news—Swap has been nominated for a Webby Award in the Apps & Software category! 🏆 🎉 Now through April 17th, you can help us win the People’s Voice Award by casting your vote: https://lnkd.in/eJKpnp97 Winners will be announced on April 22nd. Vote now and help us take it home—we wouldn’t be here without you. Cheers from the flock! ✨

🚨 TARIFF TURMOIL: Ecommerce Brands Sound the Alarm 🚨 Swap surveyed 100 ecommerce leaders—and the results are clear: 83% say new or rising tariffs could seriously impact their business. With trade policy changes unfolding fast, brands are working overtime to stay compliant and protect margins. 🔺 56% are actively rethinking their supply chains 🔺 34% say increased costs will hit customers 🔺 88% are seeking expert help to adapt The message? Brands that delay risk lost revenue, broken logistics, and frustrated customers. 📘 Want to dive deeper? Download Swap’s full Tariff Turmoil Report for the insights and strategies brands are using to stay ahead: https://lnkd.in/eSJqEbHZ 🚀 Ready to future-proof your operations? Book a demo today and navigate change with confidence: https://lnkd.in/d92X5wiW

The countdown is on for the biggest ecommerce summit of the year. In partnership with HERA Clothing, Vollebak, and LANX, Phil Greenwood 🐦 will moderate a discussion on scaling in today’s challenging macroeconomic climate. 🎤 Duty, Delays & Dollars: Turning Tariff Challenges into Cross-Border Wins 📅 Thursday 10th April 2025 🕛 Session Time: 14:40 - 15:00 on Day 2 (Inspiration Stage) 📌 The Brewery, London Big shoutout to the Vervaunt team, led by Joshua Hobson, for consistently delivering the best ecommerce event on the calendar. If you want a teaser, download our report "5 Ecommerce Growth Strategies for the Age of Tariffs": https://lnkd.in/eSJqEbHZ

This morning, Harper had the pleasure of hosting the first of our ongoing breakfast series alongside our friends at Swap. We wanted to bring together industry leaders and provide an opportunity to share and learn from each other on pressing topics. The topic that is top of mind for everyone was Global Expansion & International Trading - the challenges, the opportunities, and everything in between. What stood out the most? The sheer complexity of scaling internationally while staying agile, authentic, and profitable especially in the current ever-changing economic environment. A few key takeaways: 🇺🇸 US Tariffs & Trade – With shifting regulations, brands are having to rethink their approach to logistics, warehousing, and rising costs. Previous strategies for scaling profitably into the US are being tested by recent tariff changes, forcing retailers to stay agile and adaptive. Another key challenge? Striking the right balance between authenticity and transparency for US customers - without compromising conversion or performance. 🇯🇵 Japan – An exciting market but one with no shortcuts. Entering the market successfully means deep cultural understanding, strong brand recognition, and strategic partnerships with influencers. Additionally, how to ensure sound content translation in a scalable way... and AI tools that are trying to help with this (relevant across all markets). 🇦🇺 Australia – A market that historically has had less focus due to its distance but where many brands are seeing organic growth. A question asked was: how to balance investment in major markets like the US while not missing out on the potential of smaller, high-growth regions? 🇳🇱🇸🇪 Netherlands & Scandinavia – From logistics to consumer demand, these markets are becoming increasingly attractive for global retailers. There’s a lot of potential here, and it’s fascinating to see brands taking advantage. What really struck me was the common theme across all discussions: uncertainty is the new normal. The ability to pivot, safeguard operations, and remain two steps ahead will define success in 2025 and beyond. Ultimately, a super insightful morning so a huge thank you to all the amazing people that came to join us! Ben Phillips Rosie McKissock Fabio Cancemi Liv Khan Simone Williams Sally-Anne Newson Nick Fox Chris Oldham Kelsey Fahy Azzurra Sorbi Emma Foster Shree Soneji-Unsworth Claire Robinson Varun Jalan Serena Fortuna Matthew Henton Adam Caton Liam Young Phil Greenwood 🐦 Angus Robinson Here's to the next one 👀