The whip shaw over tariffs relating to the Greenland dispute highlights the need for chemical companies to plan for a world of rising geopolitical instability.
· Trump’s tariff swings deepen uncertainty for global chemical trade
· EU–US deal stalls, exposing fragile trade negotiation structures
· Davos leaders warn of weakening global institutions and alliances
· China presents itself as stabilising force amid shifting geopolitics
· Trade deals no longer guarantee protection from sudden policy shocks
· Tariff uncertainty threatens investment, planning and market confidence
· Chemicals growth areas include defence, recycling and water technologies
· Chemicals may need to develop strong regional champions
In this ICIS Think Tank podcast, Will Beacham interviews ICIS Insight Editor Tom Brown and Paul Hodges, chairman of New Normal Consulting.