360insights’ “Tariff Cheat Sheet” urges channel leaders in consumer electronics, appliances, and HVAC to rapidly rethink incentive programs amid rising tariffs, freight inflation, and shifting buyer behavior. With many goods made in Asia and facing volatile logistics, traditional rebates and cashback offers are losing impact. The guide recommends tailored, margin-sensitive incentives like bundling services, time-bound offers, SPIF-aligned sales rewards, and localized promotions. It emphasizes supporting distributor stocking, pre-funding dealers, and rewarding loyalty—not just transactions—while adjusting tiers to account for freight costs.

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