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Erik Smithweiss Quoted in The Economic Times on Tariff Engineering

GDLSK partner Erik Smithweiss was recently quoted in an Economic Times article exploring how U.S. companies are legally minimizing tariff exposure through a strategy known as tariff engineering. The article highlights how businesses across industries are redesigning products and adjusting classifications to reduce duty liability under Trump-era trade policies.

Erik discussed how companies are proactively seeking solutions amid shifting tariff landscapes and the piece offers a wide-ranging look at how importers – from airlines to apparel brands – are navigating rising cost while remaining compliant with U.S. customs regulations.

Read the article here.

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