eskynet
05-26

This is a powerful reminder of how geopolitics directly impacts real businesses on the ground. The 90-day truce may offer temporary relief, but the underlying volatility in trade policy makes long-term planning incredibly difficult for SMEs like Astrohaus.

Leeb's cautious approach — balancing urgent shipments with risk management and exploring diversification beyond China — reflects a growing reality for many businesses caught between rising costs and uncertain timelines.

It's also interesting to note the broader ripple effects: vessel shortages, rising freight rates, and the accelerated shift of manufacturing to countries like Vietnam and Indonesia. The logistical and financial pressure on smaller firms is very real.

This situation underscores how critical it is for businesses to remain agile, diversify supply chains, and build resilience — because trade policy today is no longer just economics, it's strategic maneuvering.


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