Navigate Trade Complexities with Strategic Market Intelligence
How businesses are building resilience against US tariff challenges
We hosted a complimentary webinar for our global audience on May 28, 2025, focusing on the evolving US tariff landscape and its far-reaching implications for international business operations.
The current global trade environment has transformed dramatically with recent US tariff implementations, creating unprecedented challenges for businesses across manufacturing, technology, and industrial sectors. Traditional approaches to trade risk management are proving insufficient as companies grapple with supply chain vulnerabilities, escalating costs, and the ripple effects of retaliatory measures. The complexity of navigating these tariff-induced disruptions demands sophisticated market intelligence and adaptive supply chain strategies that can respond to rapid policy changes and market shifts.
Recent developments have shown that US tariff revenues have grown by approximately 6-8% year-over-year, contributing an estimated additional $25-50 billion in revenue, while supply chain disruptions have increased by 10-15% across key manufacturing sectors. Meanwhile, affected countries have enacted counter-tariffs impacting roughly 20% of certain commodity trades, demonstrating the global scale of trade policy interconnectedness. Companies that rely solely on traditional risk assessment methods often find themselves reactive rather than proactive, missing critical opportunities to pivot their sourcing strategies or capitalize on emerging market dynamics.
It is against this backdrop that strategic market intelligence is becoming the cornerstone of successful trade navigation. The ability to anticipate policy changes, understand competitive responses, and identify alternative sourcing opportunities is enabling forward-thinking companies to not just survive but thrive in this challenging environment. Real-time insights into supply chain vulnerabilities, competitor strategies, and regulatory developments are empowering businesses to make informed decisions that protect their operations while positioning them for future growth.
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Key takeaways from the webinar:
- Understanding the latest US tariff implementations across key product sectors and targeted countries
- Analyzing ripple effects on global supply chains and industrial production in major economies
- Identifying disruptions that are altering manufacturing region attractiveness and cost-effectiveness
- Recognizing retaliatory measures and proactive industry adjustments being implemented globally
- Developing strategies for risk mitigation, sourcing diversification, and supply chain resilience
- Examining US tariff revenue trends and anticipating future policy directions
Speakers’ Profiles:
Bharath Kanniappan is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in automotive, energy, utilities, and other industrial sectors. Currently serving as the Associate Vice President at Infiniti Research Ltd., he has contributed significantly to various research studies focusing on manufacturing excellence, supply chain optimization, and market trends in different industrial segments. With extensive experience in supply chain dynamics, Bharath understands that effective supply chain management is crucial for enhancing operational efficiencies and reducing costs in energy-related industries. He emphasizes the transformative potential of circular and sustainable supply chain practices within the energy, utilities, and oil and gas sectors.
Debhasis Mondal has over 15 years of experience in the area of market research and strategy consulting in the field of industrial practices and supply chain optimization. Currently working as the Research Manager at Infiniti Research Ltd., he has substantially aided clients in the field of competitive intelligence, trend assessment, supply chain analysis, regulatory and policy framework analysis for different end markets. Driving the industrial practice, he has directed companies to identify cost optimization solutions, alternative suppliers, impact of latest trends, and detailed assessment of regulatory frameworks.
