Global Tariffs: Why WWT is Built to Help

Global tariffs: Why WWT is built to help

Amid continued trade volatility and evolving tariff frameworks, global enterprises are under pressure to act quickly while navigating uncertainty. World Wide Technology (WWT) brings clarity and capability to this moment—combining global infrastructure, operational scale, and deep experience helping customers manage complexity at speed.

We've helped some of the world's largest organizations solve through moments of disruption, from component shortages to international delivery constraints. Tariff disruption is no different—we're not just prepared, we're already in motion.

Why WWT is well positioned to help

Flexible, Scalable Global Supply Chain
WWT's global supply chain is built for resilience and reach. With legal entities, tax registrations, and delivery capabilities across 130+ countries, we help customers scale infrastructure delivery globally. Our ability to source centrally, regionally, or locally—combined with strong OEM partnerships and a robust partner network—gives customers the flexibility to adapt quickly as conditions change, without sacrificing consistency or compliance.

Guiding Customers Through Complex Tariff Decisions
Tariff regulations are changing fast—and so are customer expectations around transparency and support. WWT works closely with OEMs, suppliers, and customers to anticipate cost impacts, understand country of origin implications, and evaluate sourcing strategies. While no two situations are alike, our experience across global programs helps us guide customers through tariff-related decisions with context, clarity, and practical options.

Global Integration Centers to Reduce Tariff Exposure
With 4 million square feet of integration capacity in the U.S., Netherlands, India, and Singapore, WWT enables regionalized rack builds, in-market staging, and just-in-time delivery to reduce landed costs and avoid unnecessary duty exposure. We operate 325 concurrent rack build stations and ship over 800,000 integrated systems annually—at 99.4% accuracy—so customers get scale without sacrifice.

Proven Importer of Record (IOR) Capabilities
WWT acts as Importer of Record in 49 countries, enabling seamless global IT deployments even in highly regulated or tariff-sensitive markets. In 2024, we supported over $8.2 billion in international shipments, delivering into 130+ countries with a mature process for managing customs, compliance, and documentation. When speed and certainty matter, our IOR expertise becomes a competitive advantage for our customers.

What customers should be thinking about

Engage Early with Your Global Deployment Partner
Tariff implications vary widely based on route, origin, and transaction structure. Engaging WWT early gives customers access to our Global Program Management organization, which helps design the optimal delivery model—balancing cost, compliance, and speed across regions.

Prioritize Flexibility in Program Design
With legal entities, sales teams, and logistics infrastructure across 130+ countries—and integration centers strategically located in the U.S., the Netherlands, India, and Singapore—WWT enables customers to adapt global programs to local needs without sacrificing consistency. Whether it's shifting builds in-region to manage tariffs or scaling up deployment in a specific market, our global footprint makes flexibility a built-in advantage.

Leverage Regional Integration
WWT's 4 global integration centers—located in Edwardsville, IL; Amsterdam; Mumbai; and Singapore—provide in-region configuration, rack builds, and staging services that allow customers to reduce landed cost and minimize exposure to cross-border tariffs. Backed by a global team of supply chain experts and local delivery professionals, these centers give customers the ability to position infrastructure closer to end users while maintaining speed and accuracy.

Build for Agility
Tariff structures and trade policies continue to evolve—and they rarely do so uniformly. WWT helps customers build programs that can adapt quickly by providing the right tools, data, and infrastructure to pivot when needed. Whether that means sourcing from a different region, adjusting delivery routes, or reconfiguring integration plans, we help you avoid disruption and keep momentum. Agility isn't just a reaction—it's something we help customers design in from the start.

Looking for answers to common questions about how tariffs may affect your business?

We've also put together a Tariff FAQ guide that covers key topics we're hearing from customers—such as how tariffs are applied, the role of country of origin, and what to consider when planning global shipments.

Check it out here:
https://www.wwt.com/wwt-tariff-faq