
The Washington State Department of Commerce launched its online Tariff Information and Resource Guide this week in response to questions and confusion around recently implemented federal tariffs.
The new resource includes export-related support at the local, state, and federal levels.
“Washington is one of the most trade-exposed states, and our intent is that this guide will help businesses better understand and respond to the impacts of these tariffs,” says Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn in a press release.
The site will include information about tariffs and the rates imposed on different countries, strategies to support business owners, training and support, and other resources and events.
For businesses, these tariffs can impact supply chains, business costs, and international strategy, the release states.
“Our business community needs all the help it can get navigating these obstacles, and Commerce is committed to helping them succeed no matter what’s happening at the federal level,” Nguyễn says.