Tag: supply chain

There is concern from businesses and politicians that the trade deal is harmful to many sectors, takes away flexibility, and hands the US many benefits; the government is also trying to renegotiate a multi-billion dollar loan with the IMF, which insists many reforms are needed.

From blocked shipping lanes to soaring raw material costs, senior company executives warn that supply chain pressures are structural, not cyclical, and the bill is heading to consumers, with long-term finance planning becoming harder.

Jemi Lam, finance controller at Belton Technology, shares insights into treasurers’ roles in ESG risk management, from insurance policies to preventative measures.

Near-shoring, more suppliers and scoring systems are advised for Chinese retailers in reacting to tariff uncertainties.

Asian corporates look to strengthen ties across Asean in face of US tariff uncertainty; one Hong Kong-based CFO said their firm is sourcing more from Vietnam and Bangladesh.

Investment strategies, such as MMFs, are being reconsidered, while cash buffers are growing; meanwhile a major US court ruling could derail the tariffs.

Geopolitical and economic uncertainty is causing greater competition and supply chain concerns for businesses across Apac; investment in technology and new markets are ways to buffer the impact.

With negotiations ongoing, Vietnam and its companies are now at a crucial crossroads, dependent on whether Trump is willing to lower his 46% tariffs, incoming on April 9.

PGIM research challenges the idea that globalisation has been derailed, despite tariffs ramping up.

Supply chain shift continues ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, according to a recent survey.

Cash visibility remains a priority, regardless of the macro environment, according to senior panellists.

The strike, at ports including Baltimore, New York and New Jersey, and Miami, could have cost the US economy $5bn a day, and came at a difficult time as tensions mount in the Middle East, the US recovers from Hurricane Helene and the upcoming US election.