President Trump has extended the pause on "Liberation Day" tariffs until August, giving European supply chain operators temporary relief but continued uncertainty.
The proposed tariff rates include 30% for the European Union. In response, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen warned the move would "disrupt essential transatlantic supply chains."
European logistics providers are accelerating nearshoring strategies and diversifying supply routes. Major 3PLs report increased demand for warehousing in Eastern Europe as companies seek to reduce exposure to tariff volatility.
"We're seeing clients restructure their entire supply networks," said a senior logistics executive. "The uncertainty is driving significant investment in supply chain resilience."
Source: Logistics Manager