ROSE Report: Stay Competitive: Navigating Tariffs and GSA Changes

Issue 91 - Stay Competitive: Navigating Tariffs and GSA Changes

Government Contracting in a Tariff Era: How AI, Automation, and Operational Data Give US-Based Firms the Edge

Markets responded dramatically after President Trump partially reversed course and paused many of the newly imposed tariffs for 90 days. The S&P 500 surged 9.5% on the 9th —one of its biggest single-day gains since World War II—after the administration confirmed that most tariffs outside of China would be temporarily suspended. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified that while the 10% baseline tariff on global goods would remain, elevated rates on countries like the EU and Japan were being paused. However, tariffs on Chinese imports increased to 145%, signaling continued volatility.

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GSA Contract Consolidation and Best-in-Class Contracts: What Small Businesses Need to Know

Small businesses in the federal contracting space are facing a pivotal moment. In March 2025, the Trump administration issued an Executive Order—“Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement”—directing the General Services Administration (GSA) to centralize purchasing across the federal government.
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