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Keeping up with global political trends and the global economy is crucial for businesses as it allows them to anticipate and adapt to regulatory changes, geopolitical risks, and market fluctuations, enabling informed decision-making and mitigating potential disruptions. Identify new markets, understand consumer behavior, and stay competitive in an interconnected world.

Industry Recommendations for Tariffs, Trade, and Geopolitics

Shifting trade policies, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and tariffs are causing businesses to reconsider their established sourcing and production methods. To stay competitive,...

Navigating the New Era of U.S. Trade Policy Uncertainty

The collapse of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs and the unprecedented refund process now underway represent a fundamental pivot point in how tariffs are...

Trade, Tariffs and the Future of Manufacturing: Key Insights from Industry Leaders

The global manufacturing economy is entering a period of heightened uncertainty. Trade policy, tariffs, geopolitical tensions and supply chain realignment are reshaping how manufacturers source...

Section 122 Tariffs: What manufacturers should be planning for now 

The tariff landscape shifted materially in February — and it remains unsettled.  After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the IEEPA tariffs illegal, the Trump administration moved quickly...

Navigating Trade in an Era of Uncertainty

Trade has always been a defining force in manufacturing. Raw materials, components, finished goods, capital, talent and technology move through a global network of suppliers and customers that has...

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