Tariffs in 2026: What’s Changed, What’s Coming, and How Private Label Manufacturers Win
May 14
Over the past year, U.S. tariff policy has continued to evolve at a rapid pace—creating both risk and opportunity for private label manufacturers. Building on prior PLMA sessions, this webinar provides a timely update on the current tariff environment, including recent policy developments, enforcement trends, and global responses.
Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how tariff changes are impacting costs, supply chains, and customer pricing—and what actions they can take now to protect margins and build resilience.
This session will focus on real-world strategies tailored to private label businesses, including sourcing decisions, pricing strategies, and operational adjustments to navigate ongoing volatility.
Maria Pearman
Advisory Partner and a Food and Beverage Practice Leader
GHJ
Maria Pearman, CPA is Advisory Partner and a Food and Beverage Practice Leader at GHJ, a consultancy specializing in internal accounting processes, financial reviews, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, financial strategy and succession planning. Prior to GHJ, Maria built a national practice focused on beverage alcohol clients where she helped clients to improve financial results and maximize efficiency of operations while guiding them through ownership transitions.