Broken air conditioners in the U.S. may not be repairable this summer as U.S. retailers are running out of Chinese parts. According to reports, a few days ago, Craig Fuller, the head of a U.S. logistics industry data analysis platform, said in an interview with U.S. media that under high tariffs, U.S. retailers will import fewer and fewer goods from abroad, resulting in a serious shortage of goods for consumers to choose from, affecting all aspects of American people’s daily lives.
He introduced,Many parts of machinery, electrical appliances and air-conditioning equipment in the United States come from China. By July, if the air conditioner in an American consumer's home breaks down, the air conditioner may not be repairable without Chinese parts.
Craig Fuller, CEO of Freight Tide, said:"I think some large retailers have been prepared over the past year, but a lot of small businesses, a lot of mid-sized businesses, they haven't taken precautions.
But don’t forget, we’re not just talking about retailers;And things like air conditioning. Many electrical appliances and parts for machinery and air-conditioning equipment actually come from China.
So you might be in a situation in July because these companies are not importing these products, they are not importing these parts, you might be in a situation where in the middle of July your air conditioner breaks and you call the technician but he can't get the parts quickly so your air conditioner can't be repaired.
The disruption caused to the supply chain by the increased tariffs now will lead to these problems. Some of the things you can usually receive, buy, and enjoy will no longer exist. "
Craig Fuller worries,The consequences of the tariffs will be felt in real terms in a few months as retailers run out of inventory.
"About a month later, most consumers may clearly feel this pain during the back-to-school season. In early August, parents go to buy school bags, school supplies, and even over-the-counter medicines such as batteries and nutritional supplements for their children. At this time, they will find that these may not be available in stores."