The Impact of Tariffs on In-plants
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The 2025 tariff surge has not only reshaped supply chains but triggered a reevaluation of how organizations manage their print needs. For in-plants, the effects of tariffs present a dual-edged challenge: on one hand, there is potential for growth as commercial printers falter; on the other, there is risk of being viewed as non-essential in an era of aggressive cost-cutting.
In part two of his “Dealing with Tariffs” blog series, Consultant Howie Fenton explores both extremes of this economic squeeze.
“In a best-case scenario, in-plants seize the opportunity to reclaim outsourced work, become regional print hubs, justify capital investments, and raise their strategic profile,” Fenton writes. “But in a worst-case scenario, in-plants may face shrinking budgets, reduced visibility, and existential scrutiny.”
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