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Companies turn to customs brokers to deal with complex tariff process

Jun 26, 2025 by Detroit Free Press

The Trump administration’s enthusiastic embrace of tariffs has generated a lot of philosophical, political and economic debate, but tariffs themselves aren’t abstract concepts.

Those who must pay them typically seek assistance from customs brokers, entities that help companies manage the ins and outs of what can be a complex process.

These firms or individuals are likely to be a lot busier in the coming months.

Cindy Allen, CEO and founder of Trade Force Multiplier, has more than 35 years of experience working as a customs broker and freight forward compliance professional in international trade, with most of those years in Detroit. She’s now based in Memphis.

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