When President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on 2 April 2025, markets reeled. Stock indices nosedived. Trading partners scrambled. Global supply chains, already strained, shuddered under the weight of uncertainty. It felt like a rupture, a radical shift in the rules of global trade. But in reality, this is just the latest chapter in a […]
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On 2 April, the Trump administration unveiled its long-promised “Liberation Day” tariffs. These new tariffs, which the White House has badged as “reciprocal” tariffs apply to 180 countries – almost every trading partner the United States has. President Trump justified the tariffs by claiming that the US has been “looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by
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It’s January and as we start the new year the internet is awash with posts about goal-setting. Particularly popular these days is the contrarian theme “why goal-setting doesn’t work” and you may be wondering, “Is it true? Is goal-setting just a bunch of hype?” My personal belief is that goal-setting is crucial for success, in
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With his plan to impose sweeping tariffs on imports—including a steep 60% levy on Chinese goods—President-elect Trump has set his sights on drastically reshaping US trade policy. As companies brace for potential price hikes, supply chain disruptions, and market shifts, business leaders around the globe are wondering what they can do to protect their bottom
In the post-COVID era, the need to diversify supply chains and reduce Australia’s reliance on offshore manufacturers, particularly those located in China, has been a hot topic. Specifically, much has been made of the need to reshore manufacturing to mitigate supply chain risks for Australian companies, and to arrest the decline of Australian manufacturing –
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Planning to expand a business overseas is an exhilarating prospect, but the road to success is littered with failures. While it’s easy to imagine your company with offices around the globe, leading the world in your particular sector, the reality is far more gruelling. All the more so for small businesses, which typically have little
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