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Jesse Mitchell

Director Of Business Development at Strader-Ferris International
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Jesse Mitchell is the Director of Business Development at Strader-Ferris International, a Canadian & U.S. customs brokerage, cross-border logistics, and warehousing company. Founded in 1953 by Raymond Strader, SFI was built around his beliefs of an honest and straightforward approach to helping clients succeed. Strader-Ferris has been in business for 70 years and successfully handled millions of cross-border shipments.

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  • Tariffs Threaten Short Supply of High-End Kids' Toys
    Jesse warns that high-end children's toys, especially electronic ones like VR headsets and smartwatches, may face shortages due to tariffs on Chinese imports. "Buy any items now that you know your child wants for Christmas," he advises, as price hikes haven't hit the market yet.
  • Tariffs Fuel Economic Anxiety: Expert Insights on Stability and Global Impact
    Jesse suggests stable trade policies and scenario-based forecasting to combat tariff uncertainty. He highlights the global impact, noting increased costs and inflation due to disrupted supply chains. Jesse advises nearshoring and flexible contracts to maintain agility. The tariffs' friction leads to re-shoring efforts, but high costs and labor shortages hinder US production, ultimately burdening consumers with rising prices.
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  • Disruptions at these major ports would create immediate ripple effects across the supply chain. Retailers are already preparing by rerouting shipments, but there’s only so much they can do to avoid delays. Food products, especially items that depend on timely imports like fruits, vegetables, and seafood, would be some of the first to feel the effects, with prices likely to spike quickly. The longer the strike goes on, the more difficult it will be for businesses to keep these costs from passing on to consumers. In terms of how quickly prices could rise, the effects may not be immediate on all food items. Some things might take a bit more time to reflect the increased costs from delayed shipments and rerouting fees.

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