Trade Thursday: Part 8

Join Mike, the community manager at Manufactured (MFD), along with PNE and Hamad, as they delve into the complexities of sourcing, financing, and managing inventory across 25 countries and multiple industries. This episode tackles the impact of recent trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Discover how companies can navigate the uncertainty, understand their supply chains better, and effectively plan for the future. Learn about counter-sourcing, free trade zones, and the crucial distinctions between country of origin and country of export. Special topics include the latest tariff updates, the influence of geopolitical factors on trade, and strategies for maintaining stability and predictability in a fluctuating market.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:13 Understanding MFD's Role in Global Trade00:51 Expert Insights on Supply Chain Management02:11 Navigating Tariffs and Trade Agreements02:38 Strategies for SMBs in an Uncertain Trade Environment08:58 Approaches to Counter Sourcing12:05 Challenges in Counter Sourcing20:26 Impact of Tariffs on Industries23:23 Understanding Transshipment and Its Implications23:47 Vietnam's Trade Deals and Tariff Impacts24:47 Examples and Consequences of Transshipment30:26 Country of Origin vs. Country of Export31:56 USMCA and Its Effects on Trade34:27 Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities38:45 Global Tariff Surprises and Geopolitical Impacts42:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts