Understanding the impact of
tariffs on your business
Understanding the impact of
tariffs on your business
Making Sense of the Expected Tariff Impacts
As the near-term impacts of tariff changes take hold, it is critical for companies to take early, deliberate action to stabilise their operations. This begins with addressing three key dimensions – money – strengthening liquidity and optimising cash flow; time – improving supply chain efficiency and anticipating potential disruptions; and volatility – managing foreign exchange exposure and mitigating pricing risks. Proactive measures in these areas can help maintain business continuity and enhance long-term resilience.
Are you experiencing strain on cash flow and liquidity?
- Sudden cost escalations
- Cancellations from suppliers or logistics partners
- Need to switch suppliers due to tariff avoidance
- Larger or earlier payment to secure alternative suppliers
- Stocking inventory as a buffer
- Higher delivery costs
Are you experiencing delivery delays and operational bottlen
- Delivery delays / missed delivery
- Port congestion
- Coordination issues across borders
- Slower sales cycles due to orders being put on hold
- Need to extend receivables
Are you experiencing market volatility?
- FX volatility especially with USD forecasted to move lower amid long-term de-dollarization and a weakening USD outlook
- SORA interest rates dropping and decoupling form USD rates
- Fluctuating commodities prices
