‘A guessing game’: Tariffs leave brands like Bogg Bag scrambling to navigate supply chain shakeups

Brands are increasingly feeling the impact of President Trump’s tariffs — particularly those sourcing from China, where U.S. tariffs have climbed to 145%, with more changes on the horizon.

One such brand is Bogg Bag, the brightly colored, Croc-inspired tote bag that was riding a wave of virality last year. Kimberlee Vaccarella, CEO and founder of Bogg Bag, is no stranger to economic headwinds, having launched her business amidst the 2008 financial crisis, managed tariffs during the first Trump administration and navigated a supply chain crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Trump’s current tariffs, however, are new. The start and stop nature of the tariffs has made for uncertainty, leaving brands like Bogg Bag, well, uncertain of how to best brace for impact. In response, Vaccarella is considering expanding Bogg Bag’s supply chain out of China to set up a factory in Vietnam. 

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