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80/20 of Ecom: Sellers Strike Back with Tariff Hacks, AI Moves & 7FSS x Forbes Spotlight (4/23/25)
Top sellers are adapting fast to disruption—here’s how they’re doing it.
Gary Huang
April 23, 2025
Hey there,
This week we’re doing a special midweek edition of the 80/20 of Ecom newsletter because we were busy preparing 7FSS last week.
Let’s get into it in this week’s 80/20 of Ecom 👇
Sellers Band Together to Navigate Tariffs, Supply Chain, and AI Chaos: 7FSS in Forbes
[VIDEO] The Ten Commandments of Tariff Survival
Tariffs Push Prices Up — Sellers Lose Buy Box in the Process
📉 ‘TARIFF SHOCKWAVE’ LEADS TO COLLAPSE IN OCEAN CONTAINER BOOKINGS
7 Figure Seller Summit 10 Is LIVE – Don’t Miss the Online Ecom Event of the Year
7 Figure Seller Summit was featured in Forbes today.
Everyone’s feeling the heat from Trump’s new tariffs, global logistics curveballs, and the overwhelming pace of AI.
According to a recent Forbes piece, a growing number of e-commerce entrepreneurs are joining forces through masterminds, online communities, and summits to stay ahead of the curve.
These seller communities are sharing everything from sourcing workarounds to how to survive the next wave of AI disruption. Whether it’s shifting production from China to Vietnam or learning how to prompt GPT-4o for demand planning, sellers are realizing that going solo is no longer the move.
🧠 Takeaway: Strength is in the group. Don’t isolate yourself—network with other sellers, exchange intel, and plug into groups that help you spot trends (like AI tools or tariff-proof sourcing) faster than you could on your own. This is how sellers are staying resilient—and winning—in 2025. And don’t forget you can do exactly that at 7 Figure Seller Summit.
My friends Chris Rawlings, CEO of Sophie Society and 7 Figure Seller invited me to share the 10 Commandments of Tariff Survival for Ecom sellers.
Watch to learn
Why this current tariff storm might be the best opportunity in years for serious Amazon sellers
One little known negotiation tactic that can net at least a 6% price cut if you haven’t negotiated with Chinese suppliers recently
How to survive and thrive while others panic
Apply both short- and long-term strategies, cash flow hacks, and supply chain pivots
“The Ten Commandments of Tariff Survival”, this is a must-watch for any ecom brand navigating uncertain times.
Packed with practical takeaways, this training is all about turning challenges into competitive advantage.
👉 Check out the full video here: Watch now
According to Fortune, Amazon sellers are being hit hard by the latest round of Trump-era tariffs on Chinese imports.
With the 145% tariff on Chinese imports and the $800 de minimis exemption now eliminated, sellers are seeing increased costs across the board.
To stay profitable, many have been forced to raise prices. But that’s triggering a major problem: they’re losing the Buy Box.
Without the Buy Box, conversion rates plummet—even if you’re the only seller on the listing. And some sellers are seeing a direct hit to their sales even with great reviews and FBA fulfillment.
Takeaway:
✅ Sellers relying on China for supply must revisit their pricing strategy fast.
✅ Now is the time to test alternate sourcing channels and re-optimize listings to stay Buy Box–competitive.
✅ Consider dynamic repricing tools and value-added listing content to offset price hikes.
📌 Don’t wait until your Buy Box disappears—check your listings and margins now.
The impact of the latest China tariffs is hitting fast—and hard. Following the new trade measures, reports show a steep drop in new ocean container bookings from Asia, as importers pause or cancel shipments in response to the pricing chaos.
The “tariff shockwave” is not just a buzzword—it's causing real-time contraction in trade flows and prompting carriers to consider capacity cuts.
🔹 Quick Highlights:
Sharp decline in Asia-to-U.S. container bookings.
Importers are hitting pause amid tariff-driven uncertainty.
Reduced shipping demand may force carriers to adjust schedules.
A slowdown in import volume now looks inevitable.
Port congestion could ease, but at the cost of supply chain stability.
📦 Seller Takeaway: This confirms the slowdown sellers feared. While fewer imports may ease traffic at the ports, the underlying message is clear: disruption is here. It’s time to reassess sourcing plans, pricing models, and delivery expectations.
1,300+ sellers have already claimed their free pass at 7 Figure Seller Summit: Ecom Sellers Strike Back! — and the action is officially underway. Don’t sit this one out as we only have 2 days left!
You’ll learn:
✅ 7 and 8 Figure Seller Tariff Tactics – Stay profitable despite rising costs with insider strategies
🤖 AI Power Moves – Tools & workflows that give you an unfair advantage
⏱️ Time-Saving Sales Hacks – Run leaner, smarter, and scale faster
🎯 Profitability strategies to keep more money in your pocket
💥 Whether you're looking to survive tariffs, dominate your niche, or unlock new growth, this is the event to help you make it happen.
🎟️ Get your limited time FREE pass— Right Now → 7FigureSellerSummit.com
📌 In Case You Missed It
✅ Trump Pauses Most Reciprocal Tariffs, Hikes China’s Further (125%)
✅ Nintendo Freezes U.S. Launch | Apple Airlifts iPhones
✅ Chinese Sellers Hike Prices or Exit U.S. Market
✅ Container Rates See Uptick As Tariffs Shock Supply Chain
✅Ground Delivery Costs Projected to Climb
✅ IRS May Owe You Up to $32K – Deadline 4/18
📩 Want to be Featured in the 80/20 of Ecom Newsletter?
I work with brands and sellers to help them grow, scale, and succeed. Here’s how we can work together:
🎯 Consulting – Get tailored strategies for Amazon Japan, sourcing, or profitability.
🤝 Partnerships – Let’s collaborate on webinars, content, or events.
📩 Contact me: gary [at] 8020sourcing.com
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-Gary
PS: “7 Figure Seller Summit has been voted the #1 Amazon-focused digital event in the world. Gary does an excellent job making sure that the content is actually valuable and useful. People aren't just selling things. It's not a big sales webinar.
It's really valuable, timely, useful information that sellers can use to grow. So I really think it's one of the best digital events out there, if not the best digital event for Amazon sellers to attend.”
– Chris Rawlings, 7-Figure Seller & Founder of Sophie Society
Watch now at https://7figuresellersummit.com/