It’s only midweek, but the trade war’s already boiling over. China’s slamming Trump’s tariff moves as ‘a joke,’ and the tension’s only going to rise from here. 🚒
AMAZON NEWS
The countdown to one of the biggest shopping events of the year is already underway—and while we still don’t have the exact dates for Prime Day 2025, there’s no reason to wait to start preparing.
Amazon shared key dates and deadlines you won’t want to miss.
⚡ Deal deadlines
🚚 Inventory deadlines
Quick tip for partnered carriers: If you’re using Amazon’s Partnered Carrier Program (PCP), be sure to have your inventory ready for pickup at least 14 days before the listed deadlines.
This allows enough time for transportation to Amazon’s fulfillment centers.
🧠 Plan smart, sell big
Prime Day 2025 might still be a mystery on the calendar, but that’s no excuse to be caught off guard. As they say, forewarned is forearmed—so use this time to get ahead of the game.
Consider this your nudge to get geared up and ready to win big this Prime Day.
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BITES OF THE WEEK
TRENDING TOPIC
If you saw the “245% tariff on China” and felt your heart skip a beat—take a breath. ABC News reported it’s not a blanket policy.
🧾 The fine print
Before you overhaul your entire sourcing strategy, the White House clarified that this isn’t a blanket tariff on all China-based imports.
The figure only applies to select product categories, absolutely not your average seller’s catalog.
Here’s what’s actually going on:
This move is part of a tit-for-tat escalation with China over trade policies. The goal? Respond to what the U.S. calls unfair retaliatory measures.So, no need to slam the brakes on your sourcing strategy—just don’t drive blind.
TECH MARKETING
Generative AI is revolutionizing the way brands scale, but there’s a delicate balance between embracing innovation and preserving authenticity.
While AI-generated visuals can be incredibly powerful, they sometimes risk feeling inconsistent, off-brand, or even inauthentic. Sales & Marketing Management pointed how to strike that balance:
⚠️ Bonus: Be honest about AIIf you’re showing AI-generated photos, they need to match what customers will actually get. Be transparent about your AI use—enhance images, don’t distort them, and never let it replace the human touch.
HOT TOPIC
We’re not making this up—China really called Trump’s billion-dollar tariffs “a joke.”
According to Al Jazeera, China’s Ministry of Finance brushed off the U.S. tariffs as economically meaningless. And now, they’re making it clear: they’re done playing along with Trump’s “tariff numbers game.
🎭 China’s not laughing
China is shrugging off the erratic policies. Moving forward, they’re acting in their own best interest.
🌍 Global ripple effects
But while China shrugs, global markets aren’t exactly chill.
Meanwhile, the UN's Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has already lowered its global growth forecast from 2.5% to 2.3%, warning that anything below 2.5% starts to flirt with global recession.
