Rules in Flux: Trade Policy Uncertainty and the U.S. Economy

Tariffs, export controls, industrial subsidies, and geopolitical risk have made the rules of global commerce less predictable. Across the economy, firms are reassessing capital plans and supply strategies, weighing whether to diversify suppliers, add redundancy, or shift activity toward closer partners. U.S. importers, meanwhile, are considering re-sourcing and re-pricing, qualifying new suppliers, renegotiating contracts, and revisiting inventory and compliance strategies.

This policy environment can significantly affect U.S. prices, jobs, and innovation. Join us for an evidence-based discussion of current conditions and future developments, including how policy uncertainty shapes business investment, how firms are reorienting value chains, and what policymakers can do to bolster competitiveness, reduce risk, and sustain a dynamic U.S. economy.

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