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Tag: Trade

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Businesses Singing a Different Tune About Tariffs, But for How Long?

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In the words of Anchorman Ron Burgundy, “that escalated quickly.” A few months ago, corporations were offering a collective shrug when discussing the possibility that President Donald Trump’s tariffs would force them to raise their prices....

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Companies Shrug at Tariffs in Latest Quarterly Reports

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Earlier this month, we told you about some of the perplexed responses in companies’ disclosures regarding the federal government’s tariff policy. Weeks later, issuers continue to express their befuddlement over the impact of U.S. trade poli...

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U.S. Officials Tell Tech Startups to Beware of Foreign Spies Cloaked as Investors

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For every Facebook, Twitter and Reddit, there are thousands of technology startups that sputter, stall and collapse. They typically face ruthless competition to secure sufficient funding to begin building their businesses. Now it seems star...

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Complex Issues Affecting U.S.-China Relations Pose Risks for Corporations

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From imported cotton to TikTok, a host of contentious issues continue to complicate relations between the United States and China. The disputes also present thorny risks for corporations seeking to expand their operations or simply avoid co...

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Risk Disclosures Reflect Concerns About Geopolitical Instability

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Rounding the corner to 2024, corporate leaders and analysts are warning that geopolitical instability  – driven primarily by ongoing conflicts, political uncertainties, and upcoming elections – will remain a significant economic concern. In...

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