October 2025 Tariffs Impact on Global Supply Chains

New U.S. tariffs taking effect October 1 will drive sharp cost increases across transportation, consumer goods, and healthcare, with duties reaching up to 100% on branded pharmaceuticals. These measures threaten higher freight rates, inflated housing costs, and reduced access to critical medicines, while legal challenges and shifting EU trade terms add uncertainty. This resource outlines where tariff exposure is highest and why ongoing reassessment is now mandatory for supply chain resilience.