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How to Build a Tariff Command Center (Before It’s Too Late)

Turn tariff volatility into a strategic advantage with a cross-functional command center

Global Supply Chain Council
Jun 02, 2025
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Trade wars. Sudden tariff hikes. Retaliatory duties. For supply chain leaders, tariff volatility is now business as usual. Over $1.8 trillion in U.S. imports are at risk, and companies without a tariff response strategy are leaving millions in profits exposed.

Forward-thinking CEOs are setting up Tariff Command Centers - cross-functional “war rooms” designed to monitor, model, and respond to trade shocks in real time.

In this article, we’ll walk you through exactly how to build one, what to include, and how to turn it into a competitive advantage.


Why You Need a Tariff Command Center Now

Tariffs are no longer a temporary disruption - they’re a recurring operational risk. According to the Peterson Institute for International Economics, U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports alone raised annual costs for businesses and consumers by more than $57 billion.

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