Melissa Irmen

“We have already been seeing some supply chain shifts and sourcing decisions adjusted,”

Melissa Irmen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Melissa Irmen noted that companies have already started shifting supply chains in response to the tariff situation.

“We tell our members things will not go back to the way they were pre-2025. Try to look as long term as you can,”

Melissa Irmen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Melissa Irmen explained the advice given to trade association members regarding long-term planning.

“All of the tariff uncertainty will permanently change the landscape. Companies are not able to make the fast decisions required for the tariff changes. Supply chains don't work that way,”

Melissa Irmen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30

Melissa Irmen discussed how persistent tariff uncertainty creates long-term structural changes for supply chains.