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Tariffs Are the New Normal: How AI Helps Supply Chains Adapt Without Overreacting
Why tariffs are no longer temporary disruptions but a structural feature of global trade For decades, tariffs were treated as short-term political tools. Companies assumed they would be negotiated away, softened through exemptions, or reversed after elections. That assumption no longer holds. Tariffs have become a permanent feature of global trade. They now span geopolitical Continue reading
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China’s Trade Surplus Is Not the Real Risk — Static Supply Chains Are
What AI-driven network rebalancing teaches us about the next phase of global trade China’s record-breaking trade surplus has reignited familiar debates about global imbalances, tariffs, and decoupling. Headlines focus on geopolitics, industrial policy, and trade retaliation. But for supply chain leaders, the real signal lies elsewhere. The problem is not that China exports too much. Continue reading
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Tariffs, Inflation, and Intelligence: Rewiring Procurement for a Volatile Global Market
Introduction Today’s global procurement landscape is more volatile than ever. Economic shocks, tariff battles, and regulatory transitions are no longer occasional disruptions—they’re a persistent reality. Procurement professionals must rethink traditional approaches and develop strategies that embrace agility, foresight, and intelligent tools. The Bloomberg report from May 2025 outlines five key macro trends redefining procurement: global Continue reading
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Navigating New Tariffs: AI Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience
As the global trade landscape faces a fresh wave of uncertainty due to President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of reciprocal tariffs, companies must reassess their supply chain strategies with renewed urgency. These tariffs, aimed at equalizing import duties on American goods, pose significant risks to international trade dynamics and could lead to heightened costs, supply Continue reading
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