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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa185.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/supply-chain-messages-about-trade-war\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/supply-chain-messages-about-trade-war\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/story\/supply-chain-messages-about-trade-war","crawl_time":1777160599,"first_indexed_time":1750100211,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,schwab!www,\/learn\/story\/supply-chain-messages-about-trade-war s443","src_root_hash":"12386545145768976185","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Supply Chain Messages About the Trade War | Charles Schwab","meta_descriptions":["What happens in global supply chains can provide insight into how tariffs and the trade war may affect economies around the world."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Since early April, businesses and markets have been navigating disruptions from Trump tariffs implemented, paused, escalated, de-escalated and court-challenged. The prospect of a bruising U.S.-China trade war, in particular, drove global stock markets sharply lower after President Donald Trump announced the new trade policies on April 2nd.\nDespite the tariff turmoil, the MSCI All World Country Index (ACWI) recovered from its sharp decline in April to hit new all-time highs in June. The question now is: Were markets correct in selling off or are they correct to have fully recovered those losses? The key may be whether there remains any future economic impact from increased tariffs. We're following the clues from the supply chain in Asia for potential economic and earnings impacts: tracking orders to production to inventories, then to Chinese ports and finally to ship arrivals in the U.S.\nHigher tariffs may mean higher prices, slower growth\nAlthough the reciprocal\ntariffs\nimplemented by the Trump administration so far against trading partners including the European Union, Mexico, Canada and China may not be as high as initially announced on April 2nd, the average tariff level in the U.S. is still higher than it was at the start of the year. Because the tariffs are paid by the U.S. companies doing the importing—which may or may not pass the cost on to their customers in the form of higher prices—this could affect future demand for imported goods in the U.S. Lower goods demand from the U.S. could slow global trade and economic and corporate earnings growth in other countries, which could hurt the performance of international stocks.\nGet Schwab's view on international markets. \nWhat is the supply chain telling us?\nStages of the international trade cycle, or the global supply chain, are as follows: factories outside the U.S. receive orders, produce the good, then either stock the good in inventory or transfer the good for export. They then ship the good to a U.S. port, where it eventually makes its way through the U.S. economy to sale to U.S. consumers and businesses. Importers likely accelerated, or front-loaded, orders after Trump signed a presidential memorandum discussing reciprocal tariffs on February 13th. Where do things stand now? Let's explore each stage, focusing on China and Asian countries with strong trade ties to China.\nStages of the global trade cycle\nSource: Charles Schwab, as of 6\/12\/2025.\nFor illustrative purpose(s) only.\nFactory orders, as measured by the new export orders component of the Purchasing Manager Indexes (PMIs), ticked higher in China and South Korea in February and March 2025, before dropping off in April and slightly improving in May. Orders to Vietnam have experienced less volatility.\nPMI manufacturing new export orders\nSource: Charles Schwab, S&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Bloomberg, data as of 6\/12\/2025.\nThe 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50).\nInventories in the U.S. Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing report jumped higher in April as companies pulled forward deliveries and created stockpiles to be later worked down. The impact on inventories in China, South Korea, and Vietnam's manufacturing PMIs were less pronounced—levels in all three countries in the PMIs are below 50, suggesting declines in stockpiles.\nPMI manufacturing inventories\nSource: Charles Schwab, S&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Institute of Supply Management Bloomberg, data as of 6\/12\/2025.\nThe 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50).\nProduction outside the U.S. as measured by the PMI manufacturing output, had been generally increasing in the first quarter before dropping below 50 into contraction territory in April in China, South Korea, and Vietnam. May's releases show that Vietnam has already started recovering, while Korea may be hindered by automotive tariffs and the pull-forward of big-ticket purchases earlier this year. Recall that the de-escalation of tariffs on Chinese goods didn't happen until May 12th, so a rebound for Chinese output may be still yet to come.\nPMI manufacturing output\nSource: Charles Schwab, S&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Bloomberg, as of 6\/12\/2025.\nThe 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50).\nChina reported exports to the U.S. fell 34% year-over-year in May, the worst reading since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Chinese exports in total rose 4.8%, so shipments to the rest of the world more than made up for the drop in shipments to the U.S. in May. Excluding the U.S., China's exports rose 11%, with strength continuing in some countries such as Vietnam. Exports from China to Vietnam rose 22%. Perhaps relatedly, exports from Vietnam to the U.S. rose 36% in May. Chinese factories can currently re-route shipments to Vietnam to take advantage of the lower tariffs there and transform them into products that create new value for the goods before potentially re-exporting to the U.S.\nChina offset the drop in exports to the U.S. by shipping elsewhere\nSource: Charles Schwab, China General Administration of Customs, Macrobond, as of 6\/11\/2025.\nShip departures from China to the U.S. were strong in March, perhaps due to front-loading before tariffs. Tensions between the U.S. and China eased on May 12th, but it may have taken a while for container ships to return to Chinese ports and be redirected to the U.S. Ship departures  ramped back up at the start of June, according to the Bloomberg data below. Although it's not yet reflected in the data below, arrivals at the Port of Los Angeles are expected to surge the week of June 15th to June 21st, according to the Los Angeles Harbor Department.\nContainer ships from China to U.S. may be on the rebound\nSource: Charles Schwab, Bloomberg data, as of 6\/11\/2025.\nSpot freight rates to ports in Los Angeles and New York took a sharp jump higher in mid-May, ahead of the peak season to get goods in place for both back-to-school and the December holidays. Presumably, shippers would want to take advantage of the lull in tariffs to rush shipments ahead of the July 9th expiration of the reciprocal tariff delay. The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates Global Port Tracker forecast on June 9th that we may see a surge in U.S. imports in June and July before they trail off again.\nSpot container freight rates to the U.S. jumped in May\nSource: Charles Schwab, Drewry Research, Bloomberg, as of 6\/12\/2025. Rates are reported in U.S. dollars.\nThe tariff negotiation deadline approaches\nWhere are we now in tariff negotiations? The\ncourt ruling on May 28th\nthat blocked the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs was stayed, meaning the reciprocal tariffs are currently in place while the legal battle ensues. Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit put the case on an expedited track, with arguments scheduled for July 31st. After that, should there be additional appeals, the Supreme Court may choose to hear the case sometime this fall. Also last week, Trump said he intends to send letters to trading partners over the next one to two weeks setting universal tariff rates, in a \"take it or leave it\" fashion.\nBroad-based trade agreements tend to take time to put in place: Historically, the average U.S. trade deal\nhas taken 18 months\nfrom launch to signing, according to the Peterson Institute for International Economics. As the July 9th deadline nears, there could be a flurry of trade frameworks—that is, broad-based outlines for what would be covered in a trade deal. This could allow some countries to keep tariffs at the current rates while trade deals are sorted out, rather than having tariffs ratchet higher to the April 2nd levels. This would effectively extend the pause past July 9th. Other countries, where the negotiations are more difficult and which may not have a framework in place by July 9th could see their tariffs revert to the April 2nd levels. Even so, the duration of this outcome may not be long. Recall that higher tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico that were compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ended after just 13 hours on March 6th, and tariffs on Colombia ended after nine hours on January 26th of this year.\nIn summary\nU.S. imports rose 43% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, suggesting consumers and businesses pulled forward purchases. This could lead to some softness in demand in coming quarters. Additionally, there are signs that goods arriving from China to the U.S. may be accelerating, with shipments now on the way to stock U.S. store shelves in time for back-to-school and the December holiday season. Since these goods will now have higher tariffs associated with them, and there may be stockpiles of inventories, U.S. goods demand could slow from here. As a result, we may see reshuffling of trade like we saw with the increase in China's shipments to other countries outside the U.S. in May.\nHow much growth outside the U.S. slows in coming quarters is uncertain. If oil prices sustain a spike higher because of escalating geopolitical tensions related to the conflict between Iran and Israel, this could add a new headwind to growth in the global economy. The trade conflict is still ongoing. July has the potential for supply chain disruptions and impacts to factory production. The trade negotiations and tariff news may cause uneasiness, but investors may take a longer-term outlook and become less reactive to the negotiating tactics in deal-making.\nHeather O'Leary\n, Senior Global Investment Research Analyst, contributed to this report.\nGet Schwab's view on international markets. \nMore from Charles Schwab\nThe information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.\nPast performance is no guarantee of future results, and the opinions presented cannot be viewed as an indicator of future performance.\nInvesting involves risk, including loss of principal.\nInternational investments involve additional risks, which include differences in financial accounting standards, currency fluctuations, geopolitical risk, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.\nCommodity-related products carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Commodity-related products may be extremely volatile, may be illiquid, and can be significantly affected by underlying commodity prices, world events, import controls, worldwide competition, government regulations, and economic conditions.\nThe policy analysis provided by the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party.\nIndexes are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs, and expenses and cannot be invested in directly. For more information on indexes, please see\nschwab.com\/indexdefinitions\n.\nPurchasing Managers' Index\n™\n(PMI\n®\n) data are compiled by S&P Global for more than 40 economies worldwide. The monthly data are derived from surveys of senior executives at private sector companies, and are available only via subscription. The PMI dataset features a headline number, which indicates the overall health of an economy, and sub-indices, which provide insights into other key economic drivers such as GDP, inflation, exports, capacity utilization, employment and inventories.\nThe Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.\nSource: Bloomberg Index Services Limited. BLOOMBERG\n®\nis a trademark and service mark of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates (collectively \"Bloomberg\"). Bloomberg or Bloomberg's licensors own all proprietary rights in the Bloomberg Indices. Neither Bloomberg nor Bloomberg's licensors approves or endorses this material, or guarantees the accuracy or completeness of any information herein, or makes any warranty, express or implied, as to the results to be obtained therefrom and, to the maximum extent allowed by law, neither shall have any liability or responsibility for injury or damages arising in connection therewith..\n0625-7YLK","attrs_markdown":"Loading navigation\n\nMenu\n\nLearn\n\n- [Learn Home](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn)\n- Market Insights & News\n- Explore by Topic\n- Learn by Goal\n- Browse by Media\n\n[International](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/topic\/international)\n\n# Supply Chain Messages About the Trade War\nWhat happens in global supply chains can provide insight into how tariffs and the trade war may affect economies around the world.\n\nJune 16, 2025•[Michelle Gibley](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/author\/michelle-gibley)\n\n![](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/AdobeStock_507011682_2x1.jpg?im=SmartCrop%2Cwidth%3D900%2Cheight%3D600&imwidth=3840)\n***\n\nSince early April, businesses and markets have been navigating disruptions from Trump tariffs implemented, paused, escalated, de-escalated and court-challenged. The prospect of a bruising U.S.-China trade war, in particular, drove global stock markets sharply lower after President Donald Trump announced the new trade policies on April 2nd.\n\nDespite the tariff turmoil, the MSCI All World Country Index (ACWI) recovered from its sharp decline in April to hit new all-time highs in June. The question now is: Were markets correct in selling off or are they correct to have fully recovered those losses? The key may be whether there remains any future economic impact from increased tariffs. We're following the clues from the supply chain in Asia for potential economic and earnings impacts: tracking orders to production to inventories, then to Chinese ports and finally to ship arrivals in the U.S.\n## Higher tariffs may mean higher prices, slower growth\nAlthough the reciprocal [tariffs](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/story\/what-is-tariff) implemented by the Trump administration so far against trading partners including the European Union, Mexico, Canada and China may not be as high as initially announced on April 2nd, the average tariff level in the U.S. is still higher than it was at the start of the year. Because the tariffs are paid by the U.S. companies doing the importing—which may or may not pass the cost on to their customers in the form of higher prices—this could affect future demand for imported goods in the U.S. Lower goods demand from the U.S. could slow global trade and economic and corporate earnings growth in other countries, which could hurt the performance of international stocks.\n***\n## Get Schwab's view on international markets.\n[See all commentary](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/topic\/international)\n***\n## What is the supply chain telling us?\nStages of the international trade cycle, or the global supply chain, are as follows: factories outside the U.S. receive orders, produce the good, then either stock the good in inventory or transfer the good for export. They then ship the good to a U.S. port, where it eventually makes its way through the U.S. economy to sale to U.S. consumers and businesses. Importers likely accelerated, or front-loaded, orders after Trump signed a presidential memorandum discussing reciprocal tariffs on February 13th. Where do things stand now? Let's explore each stage, focusing on China and Asian countries with strong trade ties to China.\n\n### Stages of the global trade cycle\n![Stages of the trade cycle begin with factory orders outside the U.S., then factory output outside the U.S., typically taking 1 to 4 weeks. Shipment to port for export typically takes 1 to 2 weeks, then shipment to the U.S. and arrival at a U.S. port, typically 2 to 3 weeks.](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/Chart%201_98.png?imwidth=3840)\n\nSource: Charles Schwab, as of 6\/12\/2025.\n\nFor illustrative purpose(s) only.\n\nFactory orders, as measured by the new export orders component of the Purchasing Manager Indexes (PMIs), ticked higher in China and South Korea in February and March 2025, before dropping off in April and slightly improving in May. Orders to Vietnam have experienced less volatility.\n\n### PMI manufacturing new export orders\n![Bar chart shows PMI Manufacturing New Export Orders Index for January, February, March, April and May of this year for China, South Korea and Vietnam. ](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/chart%202%20updated.png?imwidth=3840)\n\nSource: Charles Schwab, S\\&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Bloomberg, data as of 6\/12\/2025.\n\nThe 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50).\n\nInventories in the U.S. Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing report jumped higher in April as companies pulled forward deliveries and created stockpiles to be later worked down. The impact on inventories in China, South Korea, and Vietnam's manufacturing PMIs were less pronounced—levels in all three countries in the PMIs are below 50, suggesting declines in stockpiles.\n\n### PMI manufacturing inventories\n![Bar chart shows the PMI Manufacturing Inventory of Finished Goods Index in January, February, March, April and May of 2025 for the U.S., China, South Korea and Vietnam.](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/Chart%203%20updated.png?imwidth=3840)\n\nSource: Charles Schwab, S\\&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Institute of Supply Management Bloomberg, data as of 6\/12\/2025.\n\nThe 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50).\n\nProduction outside the U.S. as measured by the PMI manufacturing output, had been generally increasing in the first quarter before dropping below 50 into contraction territory in April in China, South Korea, and Vietnam. May's releases show that Vietnam has already started recovering, while Korea may be hindered by automotive tariffs and the pull-forward of big-ticket purchases earlier this year. Recall that the de-escalation of tariffs on Chinese goods didn't happen until May 12th, so a rebound for Chinese output may be still yet to come.\n\n### PMI manufacturing output\n![Bar chart shows the PMI Manufacturing Output Index in January, February, March, April and May of 2025 for China, South Korea and Vietnam.](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/Chart%204%20updated.png?imwidth=3840)\n\nSource: Charles Schwab, S\\&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Bloomberg, as of 6\/12\/2025.\n\nThe 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50).\n\nChina reported exports to the U.S. fell 34% year-over-year in May, the worst reading since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Chinese exports in total rose 4.8%, so shipments to the rest of the world more than made up for the drop in shipments to the U.S. in May. Excluding the U.S., China's exports rose 11%, with strength continuing in some countries such as Vietnam. Exports from China to Vietnam rose 22%. Perhaps relatedly, exports from Vietnam to the U.S. rose 36% in May. Chinese factories can currently re-route shipments to Vietnam to take advantage of the lower tariffs there and transform them into products that create new value for the goods before potentially re-exporting to the U.S.\n\n### China offset the drop in exports to the U.S. by shipping elsewhere\n![Chart shows China's exports to the U.S., China's total exports excluding the U.S., and China's total exports going back to January 2022. There was a sharp drop in exports to the U.S. in May.](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/Chart%205_63.png?imwidth=3840)\n\nSource: Charles Schwab, China General Administration of Customs, Macrobond, as of 6\/11\/2025.\n\nShip departures from China to the U.S. were strong in March, perhaps due to front-loading before tariffs. Tensions between the U.S. and China eased on May 12th, but it may have taken a while for container ships to return to Chinese ports and be redirected to the U.S. Ship departures ramped back up at the start of June, according to the Bloomberg data below. Although it's not yet reflected in the data below, arrivals at the Port of Los Angeles are expected to surge the week of June 15th to June 21st, according to the Los Angeles Harbor Department.\n\n### Container ships from China to U.S. may be on the rebound\n![Chart shows the 7-day moving average for the number of container ships destined for the U.S. from China in 2024 and year to date in 2025.](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/Chart%206_55.png?imwidth=3840)\n\nSource: Charles Schwab, Bloomberg data, as of 6\/11\/2025.\n\nSpot freight rates to ports in Los Angeles and New York took a sharp jump higher in mid-May, ahead of the peak season to get goods in place for both back-to-school and the December holidays. Presumably, shippers would want to take advantage of the lull in tariffs to rush shipments ahead of the July 9th expiration of the reciprocal tariff delay. The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates Global Port Tracker forecast on June 9th that we may see a surge in U.S. imports in June and July before they trail off again.\n\n### Spot container freight rates to the U.S. jumped in May\n![Chart shows the container freight benchmark rate per 40-foot box for shipments from Shanghai to Los Angeles, Shanghai to New York and Shanghai to Rotterdam dating back to January 5, 2023.](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/Chart%207_46.png?imwidth=3840)\n\nSource: Charles Schwab, Drewry Research, Bloomberg, as of 6\/12\/2025. Rates are reported in U.S. dollars.\n## The tariff negotiation deadline approaches\nWhere are we now in tariff negotiations? The [court ruling on May 28th](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/story\/are-tariffs-over-court-ruling-isnt-end) that blocked the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs was stayed, meaning the reciprocal tariffs are currently in place while the legal battle ensues. Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit put the case on an expedited track, with arguments scheduled for July 31st. After that, should there be additional appeals, the Supreme Court may choose to hear the case sometime this fall. Also last week, Trump said he intends to send letters to trading partners over the next one to two weeks setting universal tariff rates, in a \"take it or leave it\" fashion.\n\nBroad-based trade agreements tend to take time to put in place: Historically, the average U.S. trade deal [has taken 18 months](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/story\/international-stock-market-outlook) from launch to signing, according to the Peterson Institute for International Economics. As the July 9th deadline nears, there could be a flurry of trade frameworks—that is, broad-based outlines for what would be covered in a trade deal. This could allow some countries to keep tariffs at the current rates while trade deals are sorted out, rather than having tariffs ratchet higher to the April 2nd levels. This would effectively extend the pause past July 9th. Other countries, where the negotiations are more difficult and which may not have a framework in place by July 9th could see their tariffs revert to the April 2nd levels. Even so, the duration of this outcome may not be long. Recall that higher tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico that were compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ended after just 13 hours on March 6th, and tariffs on Colombia ended after nine hours on January 26th of this year.\n## In summary\nU.S. imports rose 43% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, suggesting consumers and businesses pulled forward purchases. This could lead to some softness in demand in coming quarters. Additionally, there are signs that goods arriving from China to the U.S. may be accelerating, with shipments now on the way to stock U.S. store shelves in time for back-to-school and the December holiday season. Since these goods will now have higher tariffs associated with them, and there may be stockpiles of inventories, U.S. goods demand could slow from here. As a result, we may see reshuffling of trade like we saw with the increase in China's shipments to other countries outside the U.S. in May.\n\nHow much growth outside the U.S. slows in coming quarters is uncertain. If oil prices sustain a spike higher because of escalating geopolitical tensions related to the conflict between Iran and Israel, this could add a new headwind to growth in the global economy. The trade conflict is still ongoing. July has the potential for supply chain disruptions and impacts to factory production. The trade negotiations and tariff news may cause uneasiness, but investors may take a longer-term outlook and become less reactive to the negotiating tactics in deal-making.\n\n[*Heather O'Leary*](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/author\/heather-oleary)*, Senior Global Investment Research Analyst, contributed to this report.*\n***\n## Get Schwab's view on international markets.\n[See all commentary](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/topic\/international)\n***\n## More from Charles Schwab\n[![](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/AdobeStock_1166403801_2x1.jpg?im=SmartCrop%2Cwidth%3D368%2Cheight%3D368&imwidth=3840)Infrastructure Investments Article \\| Apr 13, 2026](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/story\/power-and-ai-boost-infrastructure-investments)\n\n[![picture of a globe highlighting the Middle East](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/AdobeStock_2639551_2x1.jpg?im=SmartCrop%2Cwidth%3D368%2Cheight%3D368&imwidth=3840)Iran: Relief vs. Resolution Article \\| Apr 10, 2026](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/story\/iran-war-potential-impact-on-global-equities)\n\n[![](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/AdobeStock_346874908_2x1.jpg?im=SmartCrop%2Cwidth%3D368%2Cheight%3D368&imwidth=3840)Iran: Potential Bond Impact Article \\| Mar 11, 2026](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/story\/what-iran-conflict-could-mean-bond-market)\n\n## Explore more topics\n- [Investments](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/topic\/investments)\n- [Markets and Economy](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/topic\/markets-and-economy)\n- [Government Policy](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/topic\/government-policy)\n- [International](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/topic\/international)\n\nThe information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed. 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The key may be whether there remains any future economic impact from increased tariffs. We're following the clues from the supply chain in Asia for potential economic and earnings impacts: tracking orders to production to inventories, then to Chinese ports and finally to ship arrivals in the U.S.\n\nHigher tariffs may mean higher prices, slower growth\n\nAlthough the reciprocal [tariffs](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/story\/what-is-tariff) implemented by the Trump administration so far against trading partners including the European Union, Mexico, Canada and China may not be as high as initially announced on April 2nd, the average tariff level in the U.S. is still higher than it was at the start of the year. Because the tariffs are paid by the U.S. companies doing the importing—which may or may not pass the cost on to their customers in the form of higher prices—this could affect future demand for imported goods in the U.S. Lower goods demand from the U.S. could slow global trade and economic and corporate earnings growth in other countries, which could hurt the performance of international stocks.\n***\nGet Schwab's view on international markets.\n***\nWhat is the supply chain telling us?\n\nStages of the international trade cycle, or the global supply chain, are as follows: factories outside the U.S. receive orders, produce the good, then either stock the good in inventory or transfer the good for export. They then ship the good to a U.S. port, where it eventually makes its way through the U.S. economy to sale to U.S. consumers and businesses. Importers likely accelerated, or front-loaded, orders after Trump signed a presidential memorandum discussing reciprocal tariffs on February 13th. Where do things stand now? Let's explore each stage, focusing on China and Asian countries with strong trade ties to China.\n\nStages of the global trade cycle\n\n![Stages of the trade cycle begin with factory orders outside the U.S., then factory output outside the U.S., typically taking 1 to 4 weeks. Shipment to port for export typically takes 1 to 2 weeks, then shipment to the U.S. and arrival at a U.S. port, typically 2 to 3 weeks.](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/Chart%201_98.png?imwidth=3840)\n\nSource: Charles Schwab, as of 6\/12\/2025. For illustrative purpose(s) only.\n\nFactory orders, as measured by the new export orders component of the Purchasing Manager Indexes (PMIs), ticked higher in China and South Korea in February and March 2025, before dropping off in April and slightly improving in May. Orders to Vietnam have experienced less volatility.\n\nPMI manufacturing new export orders\n\n![Bar chart shows PMI Manufacturing New Export Orders Index for January, February, March, April and May of this year for China, South Korea and Vietnam. ](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/chart%202%20updated.png?imwidth=3840)\n\nSource: Charles Schwab, S\\&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Bloomberg, data as of 6\/12\/2025. The 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50).\n\nInventories in the U.S. Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing report jumped higher in April as companies pulled forward deliveries and created stockpiles to be later worked down. The impact on inventories in China, South Korea, and Vietnam's manufacturing PMIs were less pronounced—levels in all three countries in the PMIs are below 50, suggesting declines in stockpiles.\n\nPMI manufacturing inventories\n\n![Bar chart shows the PMI Manufacturing Inventory of Finished Goods Index in January, February, March, April and May of 2025 for the U.S., China, South Korea and Vietnam.](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/Chart%203%20updated.png?imwidth=3840)\n\nSource: Charles Schwab, S\\&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Institute of Supply Management Bloomberg, data as of 6\/12\/2025. The 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50).\n\nProduction outside the U.S. as measured by the PMI manufacturing output, had been generally increasing in the first quarter before dropping below 50 into contraction territory in April in China, South Korea, and Vietnam. May's releases show that Vietnam has already started recovering, while Korea may be hindered by automotive tariffs and the pull-forward of big-ticket purchases earlier this year. Recall that the de-escalation of tariffs on Chinese goods didn't happen until May 12th, so a rebound for Chinese output may be still yet to come.\n\nPMI manufacturing output\n\n![Bar chart shows the PMI Manufacturing Output Index in January, February, March, April and May of 2025 for China, South Korea and Vietnam.](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/Chart%204%20updated.png?imwidth=3840)\n\nSource: Charles Schwab, S\\&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Bloomberg, as of 6\/12\/2025. The 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50).\n\nChina reported exports to the U.S. fell 34% year-over-year in May, the worst reading since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Chinese exports in total rose 4.8%, so shipments to the rest of the world more than made up for the drop in shipments to the U.S. in May. Excluding the U.S., China's exports rose 11%, with strength continuing in some countries such as Vietnam. Exports from China to Vietnam rose 22%. Perhaps relatedly, exports from Vietnam to the U.S. rose 36% in May. Chinese factories can currently re-route shipments to Vietnam to take advantage of the lower tariffs there and transform them into products that create new value for the goods before potentially re-exporting to the U.S.\n\nChina offset the drop in exports to the U.S. by shipping elsewhere\n\n![Chart shows China's exports to the U.S., China's total exports excluding the U.S., and China's total exports going back to January 2022. There was a sharp drop in exports to the U.S. in May.](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/Chart%205_63.png?imwidth=3840)\n\nSource: Charles Schwab, China General Administration of Customs, Macrobond, as of 6\/11\/2025.\n\nShip departures from China to the U.S. were strong in March, perhaps due to front-loading before tariffs. Tensions between the U.S. and China eased on May 12th, but it may have taken a while for container ships to return to Chinese ports and be redirected to the U.S. Ship departures ramped back up at the start of June, according to the Bloomberg data below. Although it's not yet reflected in the data below, arrivals at the Port of Los Angeles are expected to surge the week of June 15th to June 21st, according to the Los Angeles Harbor Department.\n\nContainer ships from China to U.S. may be on the rebound\n\n![Chart shows the 7-day moving average for the number of container ships destined for the U.S. from China in 2024 and year to date in 2025.](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/Chart%206_55.png?imwidth=3840)\n\nSource: Charles Schwab, Bloomberg data, as of 6\/11\/2025.\n\nSpot freight rates to ports in Los Angeles and New York took a sharp jump higher in mid-May, ahead of the peak season to get goods in place for both back-to-school and the December holidays. Presumably, shippers would want to take advantage of the lull in tariffs to rush shipments ahead of the July 9th expiration of the reciprocal tariff delay. The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates Global Port Tracker forecast on June 9th that we may see a surge in U.S. imports in June and July before they trail off again.\n\nSpot container freight rates to the U.S. jumped in May\n\n![Chart shows the container freight benchmark rate per 40-foot box for shipments from Shanghai to Los Angeles, Shanghai to New York and Shanghai to Rotterdam dating back to January 5, 2023.](https:\/\/educationcontent.schwab.com\/sites\/g\/files\/eyrktu1071\/files\/Chart%207_46.png?imwidth=3840)\n\nSource: Charles Schwab, Drewry Research, Bloomberg, as of 6\/12\/2025. Rates are reported in U.S. dollars.\n\nThe tariff negotiation deadline approaches\n\nWhere are we now in tariff negotiations? The [court ruling on May 28th](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/story\/are-tariffs-over-court-ruling-isnt-end) that blocked the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs was stayed, meaning the reciprocal tariffs are currently in place while the legal battle ensues. Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit put the case on an expedited track, with arguments scheduled for July 31st. After that, should there be additional appeals, the Supreme Court may choose to hear the case sometime this fall. Also last week, Trump said he intends to send letters to trading partners over the next one to two weeks setting universal tariff rates, in a \"take it or leave it\" fashion. Broad-based trade agreements tend to take time to put in place: Historically, the average U.S. trade deal [has taken 18 months](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/story\/international-stock-market-outlook) from launch to signing, according to the Peterson Institute for International Economics. As the July 9th deadline nears, there could be a flurry of trade frameworks—that is, broad-based outlines for what would be covered in a trade deal. This could allow some countries to keep tariffs at the current rates while trade deals are sorted out, rather than having tariffs ratchet higher to the April 2nd levels. This would effectively extend the pause past July 9th. Other countries, where the negotiations are more difficult and which may not have a framework in place by July 9th could see their tariffs revert to the April 2nd levels. Even so, the duration of this outcome may not be long. Recall that higher tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico that were compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ended after just 13 hours on March 6th, and tariffs on Colombia ended after nine hours on January 26th of this year.\n\nIn summary\n\nU.S. imports rose 43% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, suggesting consumers and businesses pulled forward purchases. This could lead to some softness in demand in coming quarters. Additionally, there are signs that goods arriving from China to the U.S. may be accelerating, with shipments now on the way to stock U.S. store shelves in time for back-to-school and the December holiday season. Since these goods will now have higher tariffs associated with them, and there may be stockpiles of inventories, U.S. goods demand could slow from here. As a result, we may see reshuffling of trade like we saw with the increase in China's shipments to other countries outside the U.S. in May. How much growth outside the U.S. slows in coming quarters is uncertain. If oil prices sustain a spike higher because of escalating geopolitical tensions related to the conflict between Iran and Israel, this could add a new headwind to growth in the global economy. The trade conflict is still ongoing. July has the potential for supply chain disruptions and impacts to factory production. The trade negotiations and tariff news may cause uneasiness, but investors may take a longer-term outlook and become less reactive to the negotiating tactics in deal-making. [*Heather O'Leary*](https:\/\/www.schwab.com\/learn\/author\/heather-oleary)*, Senior Global Investment Research Analyst, contributed to this report.*\n***\nGet Schwab's view on international markets.\n***\nMore from Charles Schwab\n\nThe information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed. 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Since early April, businesses and markets have been navigating disruptions from Trump tariffs implemented, paused, escalated, de-escalated and court-challenged. The prospect of a bruising U.S.-China trade war, in particular, drove global stock markets sharply lower after President Donald Trump announced the new trade policies on April 2nd. Despite the tariff turmoil, the MSCI All World Country Index (ACWI) recovered from its sharp decline in April to hit new all-time highs in June. The question now is: Were markets correct in selling off or are they correct to have fully recovered those losses? The key may be whether there remains any future economic impact from increased tariffs. We're following the clues from the supply chain in Asia for potential economic and earnings impacts: tracking orders to production to inventories, then to Chinese ports and finally to ship arrivals in the U.S. Higher tariffs may mean higher prices, slower growth Although the reciprocal tariffs implemented by the Trump administration so far against trading partners including the European Union, Mexico, Canada and China may not be as high as initially announced on April 2nd, the average tariff level in the U.S. is still higher than it was at the start of the year. Because the tariffs are paid by the U.S. companies doing the importing—which may or may not pass the cost on to their customers in the form of higher prices—this could affect future demand for imported goods in the U.S. Lower goods demand from the U.S. could slow global trade and economic and corporate earnings growth in other countries, which could hurt the performance of international stocks. Get Schwab's view on international markets. What is the supply chain telling us? Stages of the international trade cycle, or the global supply chain, are as follows: factories outside the U.S. receive orders, produce the good, then either stock the good in inventory or transfer the good for export. They then ship the good to a U.S. port, where it eventually makes its way through the U.S. economy to sale to U.S. consumers and businesses. Importers likely accelerated, or front-loaded, orders after Trump signed a presidential memorandum discussing reciprocal tariffs on February 13th. Where do things stand now? Let's explore each stage, focusing on China and Asian countries with strong trade ties to China. Stages of the global trade cycle Source: Charles Schwab, as of 6/12/2025. For illustrative purpose(s) only. Factory orders, as measured by the new export orders component of the Purchasing Manager Indexes (PMIs), ticked higher in China and South Korea in February and March 2025, before dropping off in April and slightly improving in May. Orders to Vietnam have experienced less volatility. PMI manufacturing new export orders Source: Charles Schwab, S&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Bloomberg, data as of 6/12/2025. The 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50). Inventories in the U.S. Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing report jumped higher in April as companies pulled forward deliveries and created stockpiles to be later worked down. The impact on inventories in China, South Korea, and Vietnam's manufacturing PMIs were less pronounced—levels in all three countries in the PMIs are below 50, suggesting declines in stockpiles. PMI manufacturing inventories Source: Charles Schwab, S&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Institute of Supply Management Bloomberg, data as of 6/12/2025. The 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50). Production outside the U.S. as measured by the PMI manufacturing output, had been generally increasing in the first quarter before dropping below 50 into contraction territory in April in China, South Korea, and Vietnam. May's releases show that Vietnam has already started recovering, while Korea may be hindered by automotive tariffs and the pull-forward of big-ticket purchases earlier this year. Recall that the de-escalation of tariffs on Chinese goods didn't happen until May 12th, so a rebound for Chinese output may be still yet to come. PMI manufacturing output Source: Charles Schwab, S&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Bloomberg, as of 6/12/2025. The 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50). China reported exports to the U.S. fell 34% year-over-year in May, the worst reading since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Chinese exports in total rose 4.8%, so shipments to the rest of the world more than made up for the drop in shipments to the U.S. in May. Excluding the U.S., China's exports rose 11%, with strength continuing in some countries such as Vietnam. Exports from China to Vietnam rose 22%. Perhaps relatedly, exports from Vietnam to the U.S. rose 36% in May. Chinese factories can currently re-route shipments to Vietnam to take advantage of the lower tariffs there and transform them into products that create new value for the goods before potentially re-exporting to the U.S. China offset the drop in exports to the U.S. by shipping elsewhere Source: Charles Schwab, China General Administration of Customs, Macrobond, as of 6/11/2025. Ship departures from China to the U.S. were strong in March, perhaps due to front-loading before tariffs. Tensions between the U.S. and China eased on May 12th, but it may have taken a while for container ships to return to Chinese ports and be redirected to the U.S. Ship departures ramped back up at the start of June, according to the Bloomberg data below. Although it's not yet reflected in the data below, arrivals at the Port of Los Angeles are expected to surge the week of June 15th to June 21st, according to the Los Angeles Harbor Department. Container ships from China to U.S. may be on the rebound Source: Charles Schwab, Bloomberg data, as of 6/11/2025. Spot freight rates to ports in Los Angeles and New York took a sharp jump higher in mid-May, ahead of the peak season to get goods in place for both back-to-school and the December holidays. Presumably, shippers would want to take advantage of the lull in tariffs to rush shipments ahead of the July 9th expiration of the reciprocal tariff delay. The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates Global Port Tracker forecast on June 9th that we may see a surge in U.S. imports in June and July before they trail off again. Spot container freight rates to the U.S. jumped in May Source: Charles Schwab, Drewry Research, Bloomberg, as of 6/12/2025. Rates are reported in U.S. dollars. The tariff negotiation deadline approaches Where are we now in tariff negotiations? The court ruling on May 28th that blocked the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs was stayed, meaning the reciprocal tariffs are currently in place while the legal battle ensues. Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit put the case on an expedited track, with arguments scheduled for July 31st. After that, should there be additional appeals, the Supreme Court may choose to hear the case sometime this fall. Also last week, Trump said he intends to send letters to trading partners over the next one to two weeks setting universal tariff rates, in a "take it or leave it" fashion. Broad-based trade agreements tend to take time to put in place: Historically, the average U.S. trade deal has taken 18 months from launch to signing, according to the Peterson Institute for International Economics. As the July 9th deadline nears, there could be a flurry of trade frameworks—that is, broad-based outlines for what would be covered in a trade deal. This could allow some countries to keep tariffs at the current rates while trade deals are sorted out, rather than having tariffs ratchet higher to the April 2nd levels. This would effectively extend the pause past July 9th. Other countries, where the negotiations are more difficult and which may not have a framework in place by July 9th could see their tariffs revert to the April 2nd levels. Even so, the duration of this outcome may not be long. Recall that higher tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico that were compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ended after just 13 hours on March 6th, and tariffs on Colombia ended after nine hours on January 26th of this year. In summary U.S. imports rose 43% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, suggesting consumers and businesses pulled forward purchases. This could lead to some softness in demand in coming quarters. Additionally, there are signs that goods arriving from China to the U.S. may be accelerating, with shipments now on the way to stock U.S. store shelves in time for back-to-school and the December holiday season. Since these goods will now have higher tariffs associated with them, and there may be stockpiles of inventories, U.S. goods demand could slow from here. As a result, we may see reshuffling of trade like we saw with the increase in China's shipments to other countries outside the U.S. in May. How much growth outside the U.S. slows in coming quarters is uncertain. If oil prices sustain a spike higher because of escalating geopolitical tensions related to the conflict between Iran and Israel, this could add a new headwind to growth in the global economy. The trade conflict is still ongoing. July has the potential for supply chain disruptions and impacts to factory production. The trade negotiations and tariff news may cause uneasiness, but investors may take a longer-term outlook and become less reactive to the negotiating tactics in deal-making. Heather O'Leary , Senior Global Investment Research Analyst, contributed to this report. Get Schwab's view on international markets. More from Charles Schwab The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve. Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and the opinions presented cannot be viewed as an indicator of future performance. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. International investments involve additional risks, which include differences in financial accounting standards, currency fluctuations, geopolitical risk, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks. Commodity-related products carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Commodity-related products may be extremely volatile, may be illiquid, and can be significantly affected by underlying commodity prices, world events, import controls, worldwide competition, government regulations, and economic conditions. The policy analysis provided by the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party. Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs, and expenses and cannot be invested in directly. For more information on indexes, please see schwab.com/indexdefinitions . Purchasing Managers' Index ™ (PMI ® ) data are compiled by S&P Global for more than 40 economies worldwide. The monthly data are derived from surveys of senior executives at private sector companies, and are available only via subscription. The PMI dataset features a headline number, which indicates the overall health of an economy, and sub-indices, which provide insights into other key economic drivers such as GDP, inflation, exports, capacity utilization, employment and inventories. The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Source: Bloomberg Index Services Limited. BLOOMBERG ® is a trademark and service mark of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates (collectively "Bloomberg"). Bloomberg or Bloomberg's licensors own all proprietary rights in the Bloomberg Indices. Neither Bloomberg nor Bloomberg's licensors approves or endorses this material, or guarantees the accuracy or completeness of any information herein, or makes any warranty, express or implied, as to the results to be obtained therefrom and, to the maximum extent allowed by law, neither shall have any liability or responsibility for injury or damages arising in connection therewith.. 0625-7YLK

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Loading navigation Menu Learn - [Learn Home](https://www.schwab.com/learn) - Market Insights & News - Explore by Topic - Learn by Goal - Browse by Media [International](https://www.schwab.com/learn/topic/international) # Supply Chain Messages About the Trade War What happens in global supply chains can provide insight into how tariffs and the trade war may affect economies around the world. June 16, 2025•[Michelle Gibley](https://www.schwab.com/learn/author/michelle-gibley) ![](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/AdobeStock_507011682_2x1.jpg?im=SmartCrop%2Cwidth%3D900%2Cheight%3D600&imwidth=3840) *** Since early April, businesses and markets have been navigating disruptions from Trump tariffs implemented, paused, escalated, de-escalated and court-challenged. The prospect of a bruising U.S.-China trade war, in particular, drove global stock markets sharply lower after President Donald Trump announced the new trade policies on April 2nd. Despite the tariff turmoil, the MSCI All World Country Index (ACWI) recovered from its sharp decline in April to hit new all-time highs in June. The question now is: Were markets correct in selling off or are they correct to have fully recovered those losses? The key may be whether there remains any future economic impact from increased tariffs. We're following the clues from the supply chain in Asia for potential economic and earnings impacts: tracking orders to production to inventories, then to Chinese ports and finally to ship arrivals in the U.S. ## Higher tariffs may mean higher prices, slower growth Although the reciprocal [tariffs](https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/what-is-tariff) implemented by the Trump administration so far against trading partners including the European Union, Mexico, Canada and China may not be as high as initially announced on April 2nd, the average tariff level in the U.S. is still higher than it was at the start of the year. Because the tariffs are paid by the U.S. companies doing the importing—which may or may not pass the cost on to their customers in the form of higher prices—this could affect future demand for imported goods in the U.S. Lower goods demand from the U.S. could slow global trade and economic and corporate earnings growth in other countries, which could hurt the performance of international stocks. *** ## Get Schwab's view on international markets. [See all commentary](https://www.schwab.com/learn/topic/international) *** ## What is the supply chain telling us? Stages of the international trade cycle, or the global supply chain, are as follows: factories outside the U.S. receive orders, produce the good, then either stock the good in inventory or transfer the good for export. They then ship the good to a U.S. port, where it eventually makes its way through the U.S. economy to sale to U.S. consumers and businesses. Importers likely accelerated, or front-loaded, orders after Trump signed a presidential memorandum discussing reciprocal tariffs on February 13th. Where do things stand now? Let's explore each stage, focusing on China and Asian countries with strong trade ties to China. ### Stages of the global trade cycle ![Stages of the trade cycle begin with factory orders outside the U.S., then factory output outside the U.S., typically taking 1 to 4 weeks. Shipment to port for export typically takes 1 to 2 weeks, then shipment to the U.S. and arrival at a U.S. port, typically 2 to 3 weeks.](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/Chart%201_98.png?imwidth=3840) Source: Charles Schwab, as of 6/12/2025. For illustrative purpose(s) only. Factory orders, as measured by the new export orders component of the Purchasing Manager Indexes (PMIs), ticked higher in China and South Korea in February and March 2025, before dropping off in April and slightly improving in May. Orders to Vietnam have experienced less volatility. ### PMI manufacturing new export orders ![Bar chart shows PMI Manufacturing New Export Orders Index for January, February, March, April and May of this year for China, South Korea and Vietnam. ](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/chart%202%20updated.png?imwidth=3840) Source: Charles Schwab, S\&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Bloomberg, data as of 6/12/2025. The 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50). Inventories in the U.S. Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing report jumped higher in April as companies pulled forward deliveries and created stockpiles to be later worked down. The impact on inventories in China, South Korea, and Vietnam's manufacturing PMIs were less pronounced—levels in all three countries in the PMIs are below 50, suggesting declines in stockpiles. ### PMI manufacturing inventories ![Bar chart shows the PMI Manufacturing Inventory of Finished Goods Index in January, February, March, April and May of 2025 for the U.S., China, South Korea and Vietnam.](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/Chart%203%20updated.png?imwidth=3840) Source: Charles Schwab, S\&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Institute of Supply Management Bloomberg, data as of 6/12/2025. The 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50). Production outside the U.S. as measured by the PMI manufacturing output, had been generally increasing in the first quarter before dropping below 50 into contraction territory in April in China, South Korea, and Vietnam. May's releases show that Vietnam has already started recovering, while Korea may be hindered by automotive tariffs and the pull-forward of big-ticket purchases earlier this year. Recall that the de-escalation of tariffs on Chinese goods didn't happen until May 12th, so a rebound for Chinese output may be still yet to come. ### PMI manufacturing output ![Bar chart shows the PMI Manufacturing Output Index in January, February, March, April and May of 2025 for China, South Korea and Vietnam.](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/Chart%204%20updated.png?imwidth=3840) Source: Charles Schwab, S\&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Bloomberg, as of 6/12/2025. The 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50). China reported exports to the U.S. fell 34% year-over-year in May, the worst reading since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Chinese exports in total rose 4.8%, so shipments to the rest of the world more than made up for the drop in shipments to the U.S. in May. Excluding the U.S., China's exports rose 11%, with strength continuing in some countries such as Vietnam. Exports from China to Vietnam rose 22%. Perhaps relatedly, exports from Vietnam to the U.S. rose 36% in May. Chinese factories can currently re-route shipments to Vietnam to take advantage of the lower tariffs there and transform them into products that create new value for the goods before potentially re-exporting to the U.S. ### China offset the drop in exports to the U.S. by shipping elsewhere ![Chart shows China's exports to the U.S., China's total exports excluding the U.S., and China's total exports going back to January 2022. There was a sharp drop in exports to the U.S. in May.](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/Chart%205_63.png?imwidth=3840) Source: Charles Schwab, China General Administration of Customs, Macrobond, as of 6/11/2025. Ship departures from China to the U.S. were strong in March, perhaps due to front-loading before tariffs. Tensions between the U.S. and China eased on May 12th, but it may have taken a while for container ships to return to Chinese ports and be redirected to the U.S. Ship departures ramped back up at the start of June, according to the Bloomberg data below. Although it's not yet reflected in the data below, arrivals at the Port of Los Angeles are expected to surge the week of June 15th to June 21st, according to the Los Angeles Harbor Department. ### Container ships from China to U.S. may be on the rebound ![Chart shows the 7-day moving average for the number of container ships destined for the U.S. from China in 2024 and year to date in 2025.](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/Chart%206_55.png?imwidth=3840) Source: Charles Schwab, Bloomberg data, as of 6/11/2025. Spot freight rates to ports in Los Angeles and New York took a sharp jump higher in mid-May, ahead of the peak season to get goods in place for both back-to-school and the December holidays. Presumably, shippers would want to take advantage of the lull in tariffs to rush shipments ahead of the July 9th expiration of the reciprocal tariff delay. The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates Global Port Tracker forecast on June 9th that we may see a surge in U.S. imports in June and July before they trail off again. ### Spot container freight rates to the U.S. jumped in May ![Chart shows the container freight benchmark rate per 40-foot box for shipments from Shanghai to Los Angeles, Shanghai to New York and Shanghai to Rotterdam dating back to January 5, 2023.](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/Chart%207_46.png?imwidth=3840) Source: Charles Schwab, Drewry Research, Bloomberg, as of 6/12/2025. Rates are reported in U.S. dollars. ## The tariff negotiation deadline approaches Where are we now in tariff negotiations? The [court ruling on May 28th](https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/are-tariffs-over-court-ruling-isnt-end) that blocked the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs was stayed, meaning the reciprocal tariffs are currently in place while the legal battle ensues. Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit put the case on an expedited track, with arguments scheduled for July 31st. After that, should there be additional appeals, the Supreme Court may choose to hear the case sometime this fall. Also last week, Trump said he intends to send letters to trading partners over the next one to two weeks setting universal tariff rates, in a "take it or leave it" fashion. Broad-based trade agreements tend to take time to put in place: Historically, the average U.S. trade deal [has taken 18 months](https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/international-stock-market-outlook) from launch to signing, according to the Peterson Institute for International Economics. As the July 9th deadline nears, there could be a flurry of trade frameworks—that is, broad-based outlines for what would be covered in a trade deal. This could allow some countries to keep tariffs at the current rates while trade deals are sorted out, rather than having tariffs ratchet higher to the April 2nd levels. This would effectively extend the pause past July 9th. Other countries, where the negotiations are more difficult and which may not have a framework in place by July 9th could see their tariffs revert to the April 2nd levels. Even so, the duration of this outcome may not be long. Recall that higher tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico that were compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ended after just 13 hours on March 6th, and tariffs on Colombia ended after nine hours on January 26th of this year. ## In summary U.S. imports rose 43% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, suggesting consumers and businesses pulled forward purchases. This could lead to some softness in demand in coming quarters. Additionally, there are signs that goods arriving from China to the U.S. may be accelerating, with shipments now on the way to stock U.S. store shelves in time for back-to-school and the December holiday season. Since these goods will now have higher tariffs associated with them, and there may be stockpiles of inventories, U.S. goods demand could slow from here. As a result, we may see reshuffling of trade like we saw with the increase in China's shipments to other countries outside the U.S. in May. How much growth outside the U.S. slows in coming quarters is uncertain. If oil prices sustain a spike higher because of escalating geopolitical tensions related to the conflict between Iran and Israel, this could add a new headwind to growth in the global economy. The trade conflict is still ongoing. July has the potential for supply chain disruptions and impacts to factory production. The trade negotiations and tariff news may cause uneasiness, but investors may take a longer-term outlook and become less reactive to the negotiating tactics in deal-making. [*Heather O'Leary*](https://www.schwab.com/learn/author/heather-oleary)*, Senior Global Investment Research Analyst, contributed to this report.* *** ## Get Schwab's view on international markets. [See all commentary](https://www.schwab.com/learn/topic/international) *** ## More from Charles Schwab [![](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/AdobeStock_1166403801_2x1.jpg?im=SmartCrop%2Cwidth%3D368%2Cheight%3D368&imwidth=3840)Infrastructure Investments Article \| Apr 13, 2026](https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/power-and-ai-boost-infrastructure-investments) [![picture of a globe highlighting the Middle East](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/AdobeStock_2639551_2x1.jpg?im=SmartCrop%2Cwidth%3D368%2Cheight%3D368&imwidth=3840)Iran: Relief vs. Resolution Article \| Apr 10, 2026](https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/iran-war-potential-impact-on-global-equities) [![](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/AdobeStock_346874908_2x1.jpg?im=SmartCrop%2Cwidth%3D368%2Cheight%3D368&imwidth=3840)Iran: Potential Bond Impact Article \| Mar 11, 2026](https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/what-iran-conflict-could-mean-bond-market) ## Explore more topics - [Investments](https://www.schwab.com/learn/topic/investments) - [Markets and Economy](https://www.schwab.com/learn/topic/markets-and-economy) - [Government Policy](https://www.schwab.com/learn/topic/government-policy) - [International](https://www.schwab.com/learn/topic/international) The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve. **Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and the opinions presented cannot be viewed as an indicator of future performance.** Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. International investments involve additional risks, which include differences in financial accounting standards, currency fluctuations, geopolitical risk, foreign taxes and regulations, and the potential for illiquid markets. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks. Commodity-related products carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Commodity-related products may be extremely volatile, may be illiquid, and can be significantly affected by underlying commodity prices, world events, import controls, worldwide competition, government regulations, and economic conditions. The policy analysis provided by the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party. Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs, and expenses and cannot be invested in directly. For more information on indexes, please see [schwab.com/indexdefinitions](http://www.schwab.com/indexdefinitions). 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Since early April, businesses and markets have been navigating disruptions from Trump tariffs implemented, paused, escalated, de-escalated and court-challenged. The prospect of a bruising U.S.-China trade war, in particular, drove global stock markets sharply lower after President Donald Trump announced the new trade policies on April 2nd. Despite the tariff turmoil, the MSCI All World Country Index (ACWI) recovered from its sharp decline in April to hit new all-time highs in June. The question now is: Were markets correct in selling off or are they correct to have fully recovered those losses? The key may be whether there remains any future economic impact from increased tariffs. We're following the clues from the supply chain in Asia for potential economic and earnings impacts: tracking orders to production to inventories, then to Chinese ports and finally to ship arrivals in the U.S. Higher tariffs may mean higher prices, slower growth Although the reciprocal [tariffs](https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/what-is-tariff) implemented by the Trump administration so far against trading partners including the European Union, Mexico, Canada and China may not be as high as initially announced on April 2nd, the average tariff level in the U.S. is still higher than it was at the start of the year. Because the tariffs are paid by the U.S. companies doing the importing—which may or may not pass the cost on to their customers in the form of higher prices—this could affect future demand for imported goods in the U.S. Lower goods demand from the U.S. could slow global trade and economic and corporate earnings growth in other countries, which could hurt the performance of international stocks. *** Get Schwab's view on international markets. *** What is the supply chain telling us? Stages of the international trade cycle, or the global supply chain, are as follows: factories outside the U.S. receive orders, produce the good, then either stock the good in inventory or transfer the good for export. They then ship the good to a U.S. port, where it eventually makes its way through the U.S. economy to sale to U.S. consumers and businesses. Importers likely accelerated, or front-loaded, orders after Trump signed a presidential memorandum discussing reciprocal tariffs on February 13th. Where do things stand now? Let's explore each stage, focusing on China and Asian countries with strong trade ties to China. Stages of the global trade cycle ![Stages of the trade cycle begin with factory orders outside the U.S., then factory output outside the U.S., typically taking 1 to 4 weeks. Shipment to port for export typically takes 1 to 2 weeks, then shipment to the U.S. and arrival at a U.S. port, typically 2 to 3 weeks.](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/Chart%201_98.png?imwidth=3840) Source: Charles Schwab, as of 6/12/2025. For illustrative purpose(s) only. Factory orders, as measured by the new export orders component of the Purchasing Manager Indexes (PMIs), ticked higher in China and South Korea in February and March 2025, before dropping off in April and slightly improving in May. Orders to Vietnam have experienced less volatility. PMI manufacturing new export orders ![Bar chart shows PMI Manufacturing New Export Orders Index for January, February, March, April and May of this year for China, South Korea and Vietnam. ](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/chart%202%20updated.png?imwidth=3840) Source: Charles Schwab, S\&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Bloomberg, data as of 6/12/2025. The 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50). Inventories in the U.S. Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing report jumped higher in April as companies pulled forward deliveries and created stockpiles to be later worked down. The impact on inventories in China, South Korea, and Vietnam's manufacturing PMIs were less pronounced—levels in all three countries in the PMIs are below 50, suggesting declines in stockpiles. PMI manufacturing inventories ![Bar chart shows the PMI Manufacturing Inventory of Finished Goods Index in January, February, March, April and May of 2025 for the U.S., China, South Korea and Vietnam.](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/Chart%203%20updated.png?imwidth=3840) Source: Charles Schwab, S\&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Institute of Supply Management Bloomberg, data as of 6/12/2025. The 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50). Production outside the U.S. as measured by the PMI manufacturing output, had been generally increasing in the first quarter before dropping below 50 into contraction territory in April in China, South Korea, and Vietnam. May's releases show that Vietnam has already started recovering, while Korea may be hindered by automotive tariffs and the pull-forward of big-ticket purchases earlier this year. Recall that the de-escalation of tariffs on Chinese goods didn't happen until May 12th, so a rebound for Chinese output may be still yet to come. PMI manufacturing output ![Bar chart shows the PMI Manufacturing Output Index in January, February, March, April and May of 2025 for China, South Korea and Vietnam.](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/Chart%204%20updated.png?imwidth=3840) Source: Charles Schwab, S\&P Global, China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, Bloomberg, as of 6/12/2025. The 50 level of the Purchasing Managers Indexes denotes the threshold between expansion (above 50) and contraction (below 50). China reported exports to the U.S. fell 34% year-over-year in May, the worst reading since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Chinese exports in total rose 4.8%, so shipments to the rest of the world more than made up for the drop in shipments to the U.S. in May. Excluding the U.S., China's exports rose 11%, with strength continuing in some countries such as Vietnam. Exports from China to Vietnam rose 22%. Perhaps relatedly, exports from Vietnam to the U.S. rose 36% in May. Chinese factories can currently re-route shipments to Vietnam to take advantage of the lower tariffs there and transform them into products that create new value for the goods before potentially re-exporting to the U.S. China offset the drop in exports to the U.S. by shipping elsewhere ![Chart shows China's exports to the U.S., China's total exports excluding the U.S., and China's total exports going back to January 2022. There was a sharp drop in exports to the U.S. in May.](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/Chart%205_63.png?imwidth=3840) Source: Charles Schwab, China General Administration of Customs, Macrobond, as of 6/11/2025. Ship departures from China to the U.S. were strong in March, perhaps due to front-loading before tariffs. Tensions between the U.S. and China eased on May 12th, but it may have taken a while for container ships to return to Chinese ports and be redirected to the U.S. Ship departures ramped back up at the start of June, according to the Bloomberg data below. Although it's not yet reflected in the data below, arrivals at the Port of Los Angeles are expected to surge the week of June 15th to June 21st, according to the Los Angeles Harbor Department. Container ships from China to U.S. may be on the rebound ![Chart shows the 7-day moving average for the number of container ships destined for the U.S. from China in 2024 and year to date in 2025.](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/Chart%206_55.png?imwidth=3840) Source: Charles Schwab, Bloomberg data, as of 6/11/2025. Spot freight rates to ports in Los Angeles and New York took a sharp jump higher in mid-May, ahead of the peak season to get goods in place for both back-to-school and the December holidays. Presumably, shippers would want to take advantage of the lull in tariffs to rush shipments ahead of the July 9th expiration of the reciprocal tariff delay. The National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates Global Port Tracker forecast on June 9th that we may see a surge in U.S. imports in June and July before they trail off again. Spot container freight rates to the U.S. jumped in May ![Chart shows the container freight benchmark rate per 40-foot box for shipments from Shanghai to Los Angeles, Shanghai to New York and Shanghai to Rotterdam dating back to January 5, 2023.](https://educationcontent.schwab.com/sites/g/files/eyrktu1071/files/Chart%207_46.png?imwidth=3840) Source: Charles Schwab, Drewry Research, Bloomberg, as of 6/12/2025. Rates are reported in U.S. dollars. The tariff negotiation deadline approaches Where are we now in tariff negotiations? The [court ruling on May 28th](https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/are-tariffs-over-court-ruling-isnt-end) that blocked the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs was stayed, meaning the reciprocal tariffs are currently in place while the legal battle ensues. Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit put the case on an expedited track, with arguments scheduled for July 31st. After that, should there be additional appeals, the Supreme Court may choose to hear the case sometime this fall. Also last week, Trump said he intends to send letters to trading partners over the next one to two weeks setting universal tariff rates, in a "take it or leave it" fashion. Broad-based trade agreements tend to take time to put in place: Historically, the average U.S. trade deal [has taken 18 months](https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/international-stock-market-outlook) from launch to signing, according to the Peterson Institute for International Economics. As the July 9th deadline nears, there could be a flurry of trade frameworks—that is, broad-based outlines for what would be covered in a trade deal. This could allow some countries to keep tariffs at the current rates while trade deals are sorted out, rather than having tariffs ratchet higher to the April 2nd levels. This would effectively extend the pause past July 9th. Other countries, where the negotiations are more difficult and which may not have a framework in place by July 9th could see their tariffs revert to the April 2nd levels. Even so, the duration of this outcome may not be long. Recall that higher tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico that were compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ended after just 13 hours on March 6th, and tariffs on Colombia ended after nine hours on January 26th of this year. In summary U.S. imports rose 43% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, suggesting consumers and businesses pulled forward purchases. This could lead to some softness in demand in coming quarters. Additionally, there are signs that goods arriving from China to the U.S. may be accelerating, with shipments now on the way to stock U.S. store shelves in time for back-to-school and the December holiday season. Since these goods will now have higher tariffs associated with them, and there may be stockpiles of inventories, U.S. goods demand could slow from here. As a result, we may see reshuffling of trade like we saw with the increase in China's shipments to other countries outside the U.S. in May. How much growth outside the U.S. slows in coming quarters is uncertain. If oil prices sustain a spike higher because of escalating geopolitical tensions related to the conflict between Iran and Israel, this could add a new headwind to growth in the global economy. The trade conflict is still ongoing. July has the potential for supply chain disruptions and impacts to factory production. The trade negotiations and tariff news may cause uneasiness, but investors may take a longer-term outlook and become less reactive to the negotiating tactics in deal-making. [*Heather O'Leary*](https://www.schwab.com/learn/author/heather-oleary)*, Senior Global Investment Research Analyst, contributed to this report.* *** Get Schwab's view on international markets. *** More from Charles Schwab The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. 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