Early on Tuesday, seven executives at the manufacturer Eagle Creek held another emergency meeting about the latest developments in President Trump’s unpredictable trade war.
A day earlier, Mr. Trump had revealed a flurry of new tariffs against trading partners, including Indonesia, where the bulk of Eagle Creek’s luggage, packing cubes and duffel bags are made. The levies, set to go into effect on Aug. 1, meant that imports from Indonesia would be subject to a tariff of 32 percent, an extra cost that would pose a significant challenge for the rugged, 50-year-old company.
Eagle Creek’s leadership team discussed a range of topics at the meeting, among them its pricing strategy, given the new rates, for the upcoming fall and spring seasons.
