Sheridan, WY - August 27, 2025 - With the US government proposing a sweeping 10% universal tariff on all imports and a punishing 60% duty on Chinese goods, non-U.S. entrepreneurs are rushing to realign supply chains, legal structures, and market strategies. According to new flash-poll data from USA Business Club (UBC), a growing number see U.S. incorporation and “friend-shoring” as essential to survival—not just growth.

In a proprietary July 2025 survey of 156 non-U.S. founders, UBC found:

• 71% plan to form a U.S. corporation within 12 months

• 62% are renegotiating suppliers to prioritize NAFTA- or KORUS-origin materials

• 48% are exploring joint ventures with U.S. partners to sidestep punitive duties

“The proposed tariffs don’t just shift margins—they rewrite the playbook,” said Elise Martin, CEO of USA Business Club. “A 10% blanket tariff—and up to 60% on China—turns ‘nice-to-have’ U.S. expansion into a survival move. Our data show founders aren’t waiting for trade talks; they’re moving their cap-tables and containers now.”

To support this urgent pivot, UBC has launched the “Tariff-Response Fast-Track”—a 90-day bundle that includes:

• Delaware C-Corp setup

• HTS classification audit

• Introductions to vetted 3PL providers

• Access to a network of "friend-shore" suppliers

The initiative positions UBC as the go-to partner for non-U.S. entrepreneurs navigating 2025’s increasingly protectionist landscape. The proposed tariffs could raise the effective U.S. tariff rate to 18.3%, the highest since 1934, and come amid a global manufacturing slowdown, with PMIs for China (49.5), Japan (48.9), and Korea (48.0) signaling contraction.

Foreign founders are invited to book a complimentary 30-minute strategy call with a UBC advisor by visiting www.usa-business.club.

About the USA Business Club

USA Business Club (UBC) is the trusted business facilitator for French-speaking entrepreneurs and investors aiming to succeed in the American market. With over a decade of experience, UBC delivers tailor-made support across entrepreneurship, market entry, and expatriation. Driven by excellence, innovation, and integrity, UBC combines deep market know-how with an elite network to help turn ideas into thriving ventures. Our mission is to export the French Touch through concrete, personalized solutions that anticipate challenges and drive results. At UBC, your American dream is our shared ambition—let’s build your future together.

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