Don’t let Trump’s tariffs ruin your business

Trumps Tarriffs are making big waves in 2025 Just when you thought 2025 couldn’t get any weirder—Donald Trump is back in the White House. Again.

Armed with a fresh spray tan and a tariff plan almost as big as his ego he’s dropped the economic equivalent of a brick into the global swimming pool. And while the cannonball was aimed at China, the splash could hit your Aussie small business just as we already have high interest rates and high living costs.

So, should you panic? Maybe just a little but be strategic

You should get smart, review your numbers, and talk to your accountant? Oh heck yes.

What’s the Big Deal With These  Trump Tariffs, Anyway?

President Trump (round two, ) is pushing forward with up to 60% tariffs on Chinese imports into the US. And while it’s technically a US-China fight, the economic tremors will be felt worldwide—like trying to run a yoga class during an earthquake.It’s going to get ugly.

Here’s how it could impact your business:

• Supply Chain Squeeze: If you import anything from China—or rely on someone who does—expect price hikes, delays, or worse… an “out of stock” page.
• Global Price Surges: US buyers looking elsewhere for stock means global demand shifts. Suddenly, your go-to supplier in Shenzhen is charging Sydney businesses like you Trump-style premiums.
• Currency  The Aussie dollar hates uncertainty. And markets hate Trump drama. Expect exchange rate headaches if you’re importing or exporting.
• Friendly Fire: If trade tensions escalate globally, Australia might get caught in the diplomatic crossfire. Great for political cartoons, bad for your bottom line.

How Do You Prepare for a Trumps ego, irrational approach.

Don’t get scared but  Do this instead:

• Audit your suppliers – If they sneeze, will you catch a cold?
• Review your pricing model – Can you absorb or pass on a cost blowout?
• Stress-test your cash flow – What if costs jump 10–20% suddenly?
• Diversify if you can – Now’s a great time to look at alternate suppliers or renegotiate terms.

And if all else fails: remember, your accountant isn’t just for tax time.

Call to Action: Don’t Let Trump  Tarriffs Wreck Your Margins

Your business might be small, but that doesn’t mean you should take a back seat to global economics. This isn’t just politics—it’s profit.

Come in for a chat. Let’s crunch the numbers, prep your plan B, and make sure your business isn’t the next innocent bystander in the US-China trade telenovela.

Book an appointment today—before the tariffs hit harder than a Trump tweet