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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 👀

Thursday breaking news .... 🌞💪🏆👀👑🥁 💥Swap has launched its brand new Compliance Hub and it is LIVE!! 💥 Part of our #global portal, this hub is a streamline, intuitive and scalable interface that is designed to help merchants efficiently and automatically assign the correct HS codes to the entire product catalog and shortly you will be able to assign country of origin 👀👀👀 You might think, why does this matter? 🌼It empowers merchants with greater autonomy in managing inventory 🌼It simplifies the process of ensuring products are compliant with international trade regulations 🌼It helps merchants to mitigate risk, streamline operations and unlock new growth opportunities 🌼It enhances platform usability If you want to find out more, drop me a message! 🙋♀️ #crossborder #internationalshipping #inventory #global #ecommerce #ecommerceevolved #operations #logistics #theecommerceOS

🚀 Patchworks x Swap: The Smarter Way to Scale Ecommerce Big news! We’re teaming up with Swap, the all-in-one ecommerce platform built to simplify operations, cut costs, and keep customers happy. With this integration, retailers can: ✅ Run at enterprise level – Swap’s global network handles shipping, returns, and cross-border logistics—all from a single dashboard. ✅ Keep stock in check – AI-powered inventory insights prevent overstock and stockouts. ✅ Turn returns into revenue – Reduce refund rates and boost customer lifetime value. Ecommerce moves fast—why not make it easier? Let’s chat about how Patchworks + Swap can streamline your operations. Jim Herbert Dave Wileman Harry Cloke Delfina De Moura Michael Owen Conor Barr Brittany Green Fraser Clilverd Will Marshall-Sellers Phil Greenwood Victoria Beech Rory Sweeney

Global compliance just got easier. ✅ 🌐 Swap Global's Compliance Hub is a streamlined, intuitive, and scalable interface designed to help merchants efficiently and automatically assign the correct HS codes to their entire product catalog. Why does this matter? ✔️ Enhances platform usability. ✔️ Empowers merchants with greater autonomy in managing their inventory. ✔️ Simplifies the process of ensuring products are compliant with international trade regulations. Learn more about Swap Global: https://lnkd.in/es7H88Ju Book a demo today: https://lnkd.in/d92X5wiW

Shoptalk in the Sun 🐦 🌞 — join us poolside tomorrow and Wednesday alongside Bold Metrics Inc. Bambuser Bluecore at the bungalow. Grab a drink, hang out, and get a tarot reading🃏! Sign-up here: https://lnkd.in/eZHwFARJ cc: Ross Allsop Cian Wright