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China Tariff Executive Survey

A short anonymized survey C-suite and VP manufacturing leaders. All responses will be aggregated and shared. A brief history of the relevant events are featured as an introduction.
9-Oct-25: China’s Ministry of Commerce announced new export controls covering rare-earth elements (holmium, erbium, thulium, europium, ytterbium) and associated technologies, citing national security. (Source)
10-Oct-25: In a Truth Social post, President Trump stated that, in response to China’s new export controls, the United States will impose a 100% tariff on all Chinese goods and implement export controls on critical software, both effective November 1, 2025. (Source)
12-Oct-25: President Trump posted on Truth Social: “Don’t worry about China, it will all be fine! Highly respected President Xi just had a bad moment. He doesn’t want Depression for his country, and neither do I. The U.S.A. wants to help China, not hurt it!!! President DJT.” (Source)

Survey

What probability do you assign that the additional 100% tariff is live and enforceable on China by November 1, 2025?

Which of the following preparations have you already initiated? (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following preparations have you already initiated? (Select all that apply.)

What is the status of strategy change attributable to this announcement (e.g. sourcing, footprint, or commercial)?

Rank your biggest area of concern regarding geopolitical exposure and risk (1 = highest risk, 6 = lowest).

Rank your biggest area of concern regarding geopolitical exposure and risk (1 = highest risk, 6 = lowest).
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When will your operations be impacted by critical mineral restrictions?