Other trade measures often carry far greater impact—including the possibility of closing off entire markets.
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Introducing BCG’s Center for Geopolitics
Questions loom large across today’s geopolitical landscape. BCG’s Center for Geopolitics is here to help global leaders decode the right information, map out their next moves, and prepare for the unpredictable new challenges of tomorrow.
BCG’s Expert Insights on Tariffs
Article
August 6, 2025
The new landscape is much more complex and unclear, but global companies now have directional information about likely economic impacts.
Article
July 29, 2025
As is often the case, there’s a lot of room for differing interpretations and even disagreement.
Update
July 3, 2025
Can the 10-member BRICS group advance an international trade agenda that offers a credible alternative to the rising tide of protectionism?
Article
June 23, 2025
Tariff volatility serves as the most recent reminder that companies can anticipate and benefit from rapid change by deploying a strategic foresight toolkit.
Harvard Business Review
BCG's experts on international trade explore how shifting tariffs, rising technologies, and geopolitical tensions are redrawing the global manufacturing map and reshaping supply chain strategies.
Article
May 28, 2025
CEOs will have to start making big decisions again soon, or risk future growth. Here’s how they can stare down uncertainty and move forward.
Article
May 14, 2025
Leaders who build and effectively harness a tariff command center will respond to shifting trade dynamics rapidly and gain a powerful competitive advantage.
Article
April 23, 2025
Rising protectionism is increasing the risk of breaking complex and ever-changing trade rules. Incorporating trade compliance across the value chain is essential.
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April 18, 2025
Investor sentiment is cooling amid US tariffs, but expectations of US equities and listed companies remain high.
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April 18, 2025
But what happens in terms of spending will vary by situation, by country, and by category, so pockets of growth remain to be tapped.
Article
April 10, 2025
By choosing its targets carefully, rather than retaliating tit for tat, Europe hopes to avoid escalating a trade war and instead coax Washington to the bargaining table.
Article
April 3, 2025
Every company, regardless of sector or location, needs to build tariffs and the related uncertainty into its planning and operating model.
Explore Tariff Insights By Industry
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July 1, 2025
For medtech leaders, six actions are key to turning their tariffs response into a competitive advantage.
Article
July 1, 2025
The US trade tariffs affect everything from insurers’ claims underwriting to investment returns. But there's opportunity for companies that navigate the changes successfully.
Article
May 14, 2025
The new tariffs affect everything from insurers' claims underwriting to investment returns. But there's opportunity for companies that navigate the changes successfully.
Article
May 8, 2025
The tariff escalation between the US and key trading partners will hit the beauty industry, but there's opportunity for companies that can adapt strategically.
Article
May 8, 2025
Explore three potential tariff scenarios, their impact on auto sales, and what leaders can do to stay ahead.
Article
May 2, 2025
In the face of recent tariff proposals and widespread economic uncertainty, IT leaders are prioritizing controlling costs—and doubling down on AI investments to help manage budgets and boost productivity.
The impact of tariffs will be felt across the automotive industry. How individual automakers are likely to be affected will depend largely on their specific production and sourcing footprints.
Navigating Tariffs
Explore facts about tariffs, debunk common myths, and understand their real impact on your business.
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August 4, 2025 | Schwab Network
Watch BCG’s Michael McAdoo discuss the implications of these developments for businesses and how having a tariff command center can help businesses monitor and adapt to the ever-changing trade landscape.
July 21, 2025 | Bloomberg
BCG’s Marc Gilbert explores the business strategies and contingency planning companies are leveraging to mitigate the impact of tariffs.
July 9, 2025 | CNBC
BCG’s Iacob Koch‑Weser explains how the use of Section 232—together with other instruments—is adding further complexity to the tariff landscape and elevates the importance of country negotiations to get exemptions.
July 6, 2025 | BBC
BCG’s Aparna Bharadwaj discusses the need for businesses to rethink buffers by increasing inventory and lead times amid rising volatility—an approach that may create new opportunities but also poses risks to competitiveness and market share in certain markets.
Our Latest Insights from BCG’s Center for Geopolitics
Article
July 31, 2025
As governments increasingly assert export control over digital products, compliance design has become integral to a company’s product and business strategy—and can create a competitive edge.
Article
June 24, 2025
The impending big boost in European defense spending will create major new markets for commercial firms across sectors—and a historic chance to transform the continent’s industries.
Article
May 28, 2025
From trade wars and geopolitical shifts to regional wars and climate change, business leaders must manage through unprecedented complexity in the global landscape.
Article
April 22, 2025
As the Western-led order frays, the Global South is rising to craft its own economic and diplomatic path in a multipolar world.
Article
May 21, 2024
The international order hasn’t been this uncertain in decades. CEOs must approach geopolitical risk with the same urgency as digitization, AI, and the climate crisis.
Article
October 29, 2024
As geopolitical tensions rise and multilateralism declines, nations are increasingly using trade and economic policies to advance foreign policy goals, complicating the global business landscape.
Article
April 29, 2024
As more big emerging markets join the BRICS+ nations, the grouping could give the Global South a greater voice in world affairs and challenge the domination of existing institutions.
Article
January 17, 2025
Amid economic nationalism and geopolitical rivalries, leaders must sharpen their geopolitical radar for forward-looking, competitive decision-making.
Article
January 27, 2025
The competition for talent is taking on a new urgency, as countries increasingly compete for skills that can give them a strategic edge beyond economics.
Hear From Experts on Geopolitics Strategy
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May 19, 2025
Leading Through the Fog of Global Uncertainty
BCG’s Tawfik Hammoud shares why bold, scenario-based decisions—as opposed to waiting out the storm—are key to navigating economic, geopolitical, and technological disruption.
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March 12, 2025
A Time for Bold Decisions in the EU
Former European Commission president José Manuel Barroso shares his views on how the EU can prepare for the possibility of a trade war while improving its competitiveness and recalibrating its climate transition policy.
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January 27, 2025
Businesses Must Develop Their Geopolitical Muscle
BCG’s Nikolaus Lang says we are moving toward a world where companies need to understand geopolitics and use that understanding to inform their strategies.
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February 11, 2025
Anticipating Shifts in Global Trade
Geopolitics and shifting trade flows are bringing challenges for the UK, EU, and global economies. Business must adapt in order to thrive.
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November 14, 2024
Climate and Trade in Europe
European business leaders face rising challenges, from volatile markets to strict EU climate policies—necessitating agile strategies and scenario-based planning for a fragmented future.
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November 14, 2024
The Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
As global investments decline, companies face increased geopolitical scrutiny. Strategic tools, like investment screening mechanisms, are essential for navigating international business dynamics.
Meet BCG’s Center for Geopolitics Leadership Team
