{"id":988533,"date":"2025-03-10T15:36:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T15:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taxdesk.com\/uncategorized\/rising-us-tariffs-threaten-your-profits-time-to-rethink-your-export-strategy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T20:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:10:15","slug":"rising-us-tariffs-threaten-your-profits-time-to-rethink-your-export-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taxdesk.com\/it\/rising-us-tariffs-threaten-your-profits-time-to-rethink-your-export-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Rising US Tariffs Threaten Your Profits: Time to Rethink Your Export Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vgblk-rw-wrapper limit-wrapper\">\n<h3><strong>Rising US Tariffs Threaten Your Profits: Time to Rethink Your Export Strategy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Recent announcements of increased US trade tariffs have sent shockwaves through UK businesses exporting across the Atlantic. With costs rising and margins shrinking, many companies are already seeing sales volumes fall \u2014 some by as much as 25%. While the US has not yet imposed tariffs on the UK yet, supply chains can mean you are liable and it is possible yet that tariffs will be placed.<br \/>\nThe question now is: what should UK businesses do next?<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>What\u2019s Happening?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The US has ramped up tariffs on a range of goods, from steel to electric vehicles and food products, as part of broader geopolitical and economic shifts. For many UK businesses, the immediate consequence is clear \u2014 <strong>it\u2019s now more expensive to sell into the US<\/strong>. With tighter margins and reduced demand, businesses need to evaluate whether their current US export strategy is still viable.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>The Key Question: What\u2019s Your Next Move?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the cost of trading with the US continues to rise, businesses must ask themselves:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do we double down in the US and accept lower margins \u2014 or do we <\/span><b>look at other markets like the EU<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where costs may be lower?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are we up to speed on <\/span><b>European trade rules and tax requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do we have the right partners to help us navigate <\/span><b>cross-border VAT, IOSS\/OSS schemes, and indirect tax obligations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are we leaning too heavily on tech platforms for compliance without access to <\/span><b>experienced tax advisors who can guide our strategy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Is Europe a Better Bet?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the UK no longer part of the EU, many businesses have avoided expanding or reduced expansion into Europe due to the perceived complexity of cross-border tax and compliance. However, <\/span><b>the cost of trading with the EU is now often lower than with the US<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 especially if businesses leverage the right partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The challenge is that <\/span><b>many companies simply don\u2019t know enough about trading into the EU<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make an informed decision. Understanding VAT registration, local tax rules, and the OSS (One Stop Shop) scheme can be the difference between unlocking a new growth market or racking up costly compliance errors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Who Can You Trust to Help You Make the Right Call?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no shortage of tech providers offering automated tax solutions \u2014 but very few combine <\/span><b>technology with deep tax expertise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many platforms provide a surface-level service without the experience to advise on the best strategic approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where speaking to <\/span><b>tax advisors with hands-on experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> becomes critical. Tax Desk blends <\/span><b>smart technology with senior tax professionals who\u2019ve come from firms like KPMG<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offering both the tools and the expertise to help businesses:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluate whether to <\/span><b>pivot to Europe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>stick with the US<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand the true <\/span><b>cost of cross-border trading<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Navigate VAT, OSS, and indirect tax requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a tax strategy that supports <\/span><b>long-term growth and scale<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b>What Should You Do Next?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re seeing margins shrink and sales fall, it\u2019s time to challenge your assumptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you confident in your US export strategy?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know enough about trading into Europe?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Could a strategic shift into the EU <\/span><b>protect your margins and unlock new growth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have access to <\/span><b>expert advice to guide your decision<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax Desk can help you explore your options and build a smarter tax strategy that works for your business \u2014 not just for compliance, but for growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re unsure what the new tariffs mean for your business or have any doubts about trading compliantly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/bookwithme\/user\/7da27c763e44409392354693557fd337@taxdesk.com\/meetingtype\/SJc6n7kXwk-E0Df37Q0TSg2?anonymous&amp;ep=mcard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book a free call with us today.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- .vgblk-rw-wrapper --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rising US Tariffs Threaten Your Profits: Time to Rethink Your Export Strategy Recent announcements of increased US trade tariffs 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