Tariffs
Get the latest tariff news and updates related to PPE and the US supply chain.
The End of De Minimis: What It Means for Overseas PPE Procurement—and Why It Matters Now
May 7, 2025
For years, the global supply chain relied on a quiet but powerful exception in U.S. trade policy: the de minimis loophole. It allowed goods valued under $800 to enter the country ...
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How Value-Added Taxes (VAT) Hurt American PPE—And What Can Be Done
April 14, 2025
At SafeSource Direct, we believe that American-made PPE should compete on a level playing field. But in the world of international trade, the rules aren’t always fair—especially when it comes to ...
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The Tariff Impact: What Hospitals Need to Know About PPE Procurement in 2025
January 27, 2025
As President Trump’s administration prepares to impose stricter tariffs on imported goods, the healthcare industry finds itself at a critical juncture. Hospitals and healthcare systems that rely on foreign-made personal protective ...
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