Beyond tariffs: A holistic approach to trade pressures
Explore the complexities of global trade beyond just tariffs and learn how to adopt a comprehensive strategy to navigate various trade pressures. Κατεβάστε το αρχείο Beyond tariffs:
A holistic approach
to trade pressures
Businesses must prepare for a new era of
global trade complexities beyond just tariffs.
Point of view
A holistic approach
to trade pressures
Businesses must prepare for a new era of
global trade complexities beyond just tariffs.
Point of view
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Table of
contents
3 Looking beyond tariffs to strategic
resilience
4 Key strategies for business
resilience
Plan for policy changes
Diversify markets and supply chains
Monitor geopolitical trends
Strengthen supply chain collaboration and
visibility
12 The path forward: Cooperation over
division
13 Build resilience for the future of
global trade
14 About the authors
Table of
contents
3 Looking beyond tariffs to strategic
resilience
4 Key strategies for business
resilience
Plan for policy changes
Diversify markets and supply chains
Monitor geopolitical trends
Strengthen supply chain collaboration and
visibility
12 The path forward: Cooperation over
division
13 Build resilience for the future of
global trade
14 About the authors
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Looking beyond tariffs to strategic resilience
As global trade tensions continue to rise, businesses must
prepare for more than just tariffs. While tariffs can affect
pricing and profitability, they are only one part of a
broader set of economic tools used in international
negotiations. Governments are increasingly using
subsidies, export restrictions, regulatory changes, and
foreign investment policies to shape trade dynamics.
These measures can disrupt supply chains, alter
competitive advantages, and require businesses to adapt
quickly.
For example, new EU digital regulations can impact
American tech firms, just as U.S. subsidies for domestic
industries can shift market dynamics for European
manufacturers. Meanwhile, geopolitical developments,
such as evolving relations with China and shifts in energy
policy, further complicate trade strategies. Instead of
focusing solely on tariff rates, companies must adopt a
comprehensive approach that considers a wide range of
economic and policy shifts affecting global trade.
Looking beyond tariffs to strategic resilience
As global trade tensions continue to rise, businesses must
prepare for more than just tariffs. While tariffs can affect
pricing and profitability, they are only one part of a
broader set of economic tools used in international
negotiations. Governments are increasingly using
subsidies, export restrictions, regulatory changes, and
foreign investment policies to shape trade dynamics.
These measures can disrupt supply chains, alter
competitive advantages, and require businesses to adapt
quickly.
For example, new EU digital regulations can impact
American tech firms, just as U.S. subsidies for domestic
industries can shift market dynamics for European
manufacturers. Meanwhile, geopolitical developments,
such as evolving relations with China and shifts in energy
policy, further complicate trade strategies. Instead of
focusing solely on tariff rates, companies must adopt a
comprehensive approach that considers a wide range of
economic and policy shifts affecting global trade.
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Key strategies for business resilience
Resilient companies anticipate disruption and build agility into every aspect of their operations. By
focusing on these key strategies, businesses can better position themselves to adapt quickly, minimize
risk, and seize new opportunities amid global shifts.
Navigating today’s global trade landscape requires more
than quick fixes. Businesses need resilient strategies that
strengthen operations, open new market opportunities,
and support smarter, faster decision-making.
The following key strategies are critical for building
resilience and navigating uncertainty:
1. Plan for policy changes
2. Diversify markets and supply chains
3. Monitor geopolitical trends
4. Strengthen supply chain collaboration and visibility
5. Prepare for trade countermeasures
Key strategies for business resilience
Resilient companies anticipate disruption and build agility into every aspect of their operations. By
focusing on these key strategies, businesses can better position themselves to adapt quickly, minimize
risk, and seize new opportunities amid global shifts.
Navigating today’s global trade landscape requires more
than quick fixes. Businesses need resilient strategies that
strengthen operations, open new market opportunities,
and support smarter, faster decision-making.
The following key strategies are critical for building
resilience and navigating uncertainty:
1. Plan for policy changes
2. Diversify markets and supply chains
3. Monitor geopolitical trends
4. Strengthen supply chain collaboration and visibility
5. Prepare for trade countermeasures
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Shifting trade barriers—such as new subsidies, export restrictions, and regulatory
changes—are creating operational uncertainty. Companies must respond with agility
and ensure compliance without sacrificing growth opportunities. Adapting quickly to
policy shifts can protect supply chains and maintain competitive advantage.
Building compliance agility
SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) automates global trade compliance, simplifies
customs documentation, and manages dynamic tariff regulations. SAP Business
Network (SBN) complements this by helping businesses comply with data
sovereignty rules while staying globally connected. Together, these solutions help
companies adapt to export controls, import duties, and new trade agreements
efficiently—avoiding costly delays and fines.
Adapting through automation
A European manufacturer facing new U.S. export restrictions used SAP GTS to
automate duty calculations and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. With
automated updates to changing trade policies, the company avoided major
operational slowdowns and safeguarded its U.S. market presence.
Plan for policy changes
Smarter compliance solutions
SAP Business Network also
supports businesses by ensuring
compliance with data sovereignty
regulations, allowing companies to
manage and report data accurately
while staying connected globally.
Additionally, built on SAP Business
Technology Platform (SAP BTP),
SAP Business Network enables
partners to create tailored
compliance solutions that address
specific trade needs without
requiring changes to the core
system.
Shifting trade barriers—such as new subsidies, export restrictions, and regulatory
changes—are creating operational uncertainty. Companies must respond with agility
and ensure compliance without sacrificing growth opportunities. Adapting quickly to
policy shifts can protect supply chains and maintain competitive advantage.
Building compliance agility
SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) automates global trade compliance, simplifies
customs documentation, and manages dynamic tariff regulations. SAP Business
Network (SBN) complements this by helping businesses comply with data
sovereignty rules while staying globally connected. Together, these solutions help
companies adapt to export controls, import duties, and new trade agreements
efficiently—avoiding costly delays and fines.
Adapting through automation
A European manufacturer facing new U.S. export restrictions used SAP GTS to
automate duty calculations and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance. With
automated updates to changing trade policies, the company avoided major
operational slowdowns and safeguarded its U.S. market presence.
Plan for policy changes
Smarter compliance solutions
SAP Business Network also
supports businesses by ensuring
compliance with data sovereignty
regulations, allowing companies to
manage and report data accurately
while staying connected globally.
Additionally, built on SAP Business
Technology Platform (SAP BTP),
SAP Business Network enables
partners to create tailored
compliance solutions that address
specific trade needs without
requiring changes to the core
system.