Tariff Tips

Your go-to resource for understanding tariffs in California’s key industries
Tariff Tips is a growing resource created to help CPAs, financial professionals, and business leaders understand and navigate the evolving impact of tariffs on California’s core industries. From rising costs to supply chain disruptions, we provide practical insights and timely updates tailored to sectors such as entertainment, agriculture, construction, wine, and technology.
Check back regularly for new content, expert commentary, and industry-specific guidance.
Explore how tariffs are shaping the industries that drive California’s economy:
Entertainment
From high-tech production equipment to cross-border licensing deals, tariffs can influence everything from project budgets to distribution timelines. Discover how global trade policy impacts California’s entertainment ecosystem.Agriculture
As a top exporter of crops like almonds, citrus, and grapes, California agriculture is heavily exposed to tariff volatility. Learn how farmers and food producers can adapt to changing trade conditions.Construction
Rising tariffs on imported steel, aluminum, and lumber can increase project costs and disrupt schedules. Stay up to date on how these changes affect public works, residential, and commercial construction across the state.Wine
With global exports and international supply dependencies, the wine industry is highly sensitive to trade shifts. Tariffs on bottles, equipment, and materials have real implications for producers and consumers alike.Technology
From semiconductors to software-enabled hardware, California’s tech sector depends on a finely tuned global supply chain. Find out how tariffs are affecting innovation, procurement, and product pricing.
Video Series
Jump to an episode: Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3
Episode 1: Tariff Tips: Impacts on the Entertainment Industry with Ilan Haimoff and Andy Koller
How do tariffs impact the world of movies, video games, theme parks and more? In this episode, we explain what CPAs must understand about the ripple effects of global trade policy on the entertainment business.
Episode 2: Tariff Tips: Trade Tools Reshaping U.S. Economic Policy with Julia Herring
In this episode, we break down the key trade tools reshaping U.S. economic policy and explore how these measures are impacting a wide range of industries, including steel, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and even unmanned aircraft systems.
Episode 3: Tariff Tips: Agricultural Industry Impacts with Curt Covington
This in-depth presentation breaks down the current landscape of tariffs and their wide-ranging impact on U.S. agriculture, especially in California. Curt explains what tariffs are and how they function in relation to both exports and inputs like fertilizer and equipment.