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Episode 1297: Think Tank: Trump 2.0 trade war will destabilise chemical value chains, boost reshoring
Feb 4, 2025
Paul Hodges, Chairman of New Normal Consulting, dives into the implications of the revived trade war under Donald Trump on the chemical industry. He discusses the urgent need for businesses to seek stability through local supply chains amid chaos. The conversation explores the costly and complex nature of reshoring, while highlighting how emerging technologies like 3D printing and AI can facilitate local production. Hodges emphasizes the risks for export-dependent US chemicals and the balance needed in global trading relationships.
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- The resurgence of Trump's trade war is compelling businesses to reconsider their supply chains, leaning towards more localized production despite potential increased costs.
- The impact of tariffs on the chemical industry highlights the necessity for companies to innovate and adapt their strategies to navigate uncertainty effectively.
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Impacts of Trump's Trade War on Tariffs and Supply Chains
The recent imposition of tariffs by the U.S. on Mexico, Canada, and China has immediate and extensive implications for global supply chains, particularly in the chemical industry. Tariffs on imports can lead to significant disruption, as illustrated by potential delays and increased costs for the automotive sector, which already experiences complex supply chains. With reshoring manufacturing to the U.S. expected to take considerable time and financial investment, the burden of these tariffs ultimately falls on consumers in the form of increased product costs and rising inflation. This scenario underscores how interconnected global trade networks can be adversely affected by fluctuating trade policies.
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