Trade Tales

Ask Us Anything: Jenna Chused on rising prices in the tariff era

Episode Summary

Jenna Chused on why she’s shifted her sourcing approach to shield her business from price volatility, how tariffs show up on her firm’s invoices and how early budget discussions prevent sticker shock further along in the design process.

Episode Notes

Jenna Chused joins the show to answer a question from a designer who is looking for help when it comes to communicating with clients about tariffs. Chused, whose firm is based in Brooklyn, jumps in with advice on why she’s shifted her sourcing approach to shield her business from price volatility, how tariffs show up on her firm’s invoices and how early budget discussions prevent sticker shock further along in the design process.

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Jenna Chused
Kaitlin Petersen
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This episode was sponsored by Four Hands and Crypton.