How the 50% Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Impact Amazon Sellers in 2025

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The Trump administration has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%, effective May 30, 2025. While the policy is framed around national security and revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, it has ripple effects across nearly every industry—especially ecommerce. From canned goods and household tools to sports gear and automotive parts, Amazon sellers will feel the […]

Top Amazon Seller Programs for 2025 and How to Use Them to Scale Smarter

Imagine this: You’re an Amazon seller, and your best-selling product just went out of stock—again. Your PPC costs are rising. You’re buried in support tickets. And you just found out your overseas freight costs jumped 15% overnight. Sound familiar? Here’s the good news: you’re not alone. And better yet—Amazon now offers an entire ecosystem of […]

Fix Your Amazon Product Titles in 2025 to Avoid Listing Suppression and Lost Sales

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📉 Noticing fewer impressions, declining sales, or poor ad performance on Amazon? It might not be your price, your product, or even your reviews. It could be Amazon product title suppression—and it’s quietly costing sellers visibility and sales in 2025. The Problem: Amazon Product Title Suppression Is Costing You Sales Amazon has quietly cracked down […]

Amazon Sellers: What the 90-Day U.S.-China Tariff Cut Means for Your Margins

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A Temporary Break in the Tariff Storm In a surprise development on May 12, 2025, the United States and China agreed to temporarily slash tariffs by more than 50% for 90 days. While the move is being positioned as a goodwill gesture during ongoing trade negotiations, Amazon sellers importing from China are eyeing this brief […]

How to Vet Overseas Suppliers in 2025 | Amazon Seller Sourcing Guide

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📦 Vetting your overseas supplier isn’t optional in 2025—it’s your best defense against lost profits, bad reviews, and account suspensions. 🔍 Why This Guide Matters in 2025 With U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports now at 125%, Amazon sellers are sourcing from new countries like Mexico, Vietnam, India, and Turkey. But while shifting your supply chain […]

10 Best Sourcing Alternatives to China for Amazon Sellers in 2025

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📦 Tariffs have shaken the Amazon seller landscape. Here’s where to go next—and how to make smarter sourcing decisions backed by Seller Labs. Why Amazon Sellers Are Moving Away From China in 2025 It’s not just a trend—it’s a full-on supply chain shakeup. With U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods now as high as 125%, sourcing […]

5 Proven Ways to Boost Amazon Profit Margins in 2025

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Margins are under attack in 2025. Amazon sellers are facing skyrocketing fees, aggressive competition, and tighter policy enforcement—making profitability harder than ever to maintain. The days of “just sell more” are over. Now, it’s about selling smarter. Whether you’re a solo seller or managing a full FBA operation, these five proven, data-driven strategies will help […]

Amazon SKU Economics Made Easy: How Seller Labs Helps You Uncover Hidden Profits

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Running a successful Amazon business is about more than just driving sales—it’s about understanding the numbers behind each product you sell. Amazon SKU economics is the practice of analyzing your product catalog at the SKU level to uncover which items are truly profitable, which ones need help, and which ones may be draining your bottom […]