Tariffs force packaging rethink — Supply Chain Dive

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Heightened tariffs have forced some small businesses to redesign packaging and renegotiate supplier terms.

Key Takeaways

  • Tariffs drive packaging innovation: Increased import duties led founders to redesign packaging, saving costs by shrinking box sizes or switching suppliers.

  • Uncertainty clouds long-term planning: Entrepreneurs are hesitant to make resource-intensive packaging changes.

  • Brand integrity remains vital: Despite cost pressures, businesses prioritize packaging that maintains product quality and appeals to customers.

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