Tariffs, geopolitical tensions and shifting supply chains are changing the way goods move around the world. For businesses, that means more uncertainty around costs, suppliers and long-term planning.
The latest trade outlook points to slower growth in global goods trade. Even when shipping costs ease, new barriers and disruptions can keep pressure on companies operating across borders.
The bigger question is how businesses adapt: absorb higher costs, find new suppliers, or rethink where they produce and sell.
In a more uncertain world, understanding the flow of goods is essential to understanding the global economy.
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