Business Lunch

The Business of Diplomacy: Understanding the Current Trade Wars

Apr 18, 2025
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INSIGHT

US Trade Strategy Insights

  • The US tariff strategy is less about revenue and more about negotiation leverage and long-term economic positioning.
  • They aim to balance inflation, encourage domestic production, and refinance debt at lower interest rates.
ADVICE

Bring Parties to Negotiation Table

  • Use outrageous demands to bring difficult parties to the negotiation table.
  • Leverage existing relationships or transaction history to gain negotiating power.
ADVICE

Maintain Negotiation Credibility

  • Always be prepared to back up your threats with action to maintain credibility.
  • Avoid bluffing in negotiation as it damages your negotiating power permanently.
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