Trump, trade, and geopolitics: What it means for business
The sequel to Trump’s first presidency could see more of the same on protectionism and geopolitical shocks, with the United States turning increasingly inwards....

February 11, 2026 • by Simon J. Evenett in Geopolitics • 6 min read
The great-power rivalry between China and the US is structural, not an aberration: zero-sum thinking, tech rivalry, and weaponized trade will outlast leaders and reshape business. ...
Continue readingNovember 6, 2024 • by Richard Baldwin in Geopolitics • 4 min read
The sequel to Trump’s first presidency could see more of the same on protectionism and geopolitical shocks, with the United States turning increasingly inwards....
October 17, 2024 • by Öykü Işık, Carlos Cordon in Geopolitics • 7 min read
The deadly blasts from tampered devices in Lebanon highlight the fragility of supply chains, making it clear that better security measures are urgently needed....
October 1, 2024 • by Nico Luchsinger in Geopolitics • 7 min read
During a recent Oxford debate organized by Asia Society Switzerland, experts sparred over how the next US administration should frame policy on China....
September 12, 2024 • by David Bach in Geopolitics • 7 min read
With half the world going to the polls this year, how do businesses manage political risk? IMD’s David Bach suggests businesses must look beyond the electoral cycle by aligning their interests with...
September 10, 2024 • by Ralf Boscheck in Geopolitics • 8 min read
As the EU enforces the Digital Markets Act, tech giants face strict new rules aimed at curbing their dominance – but critics warn the move could stifle innovation and limit consumer choice....
September 2, 2024 • by Ana Elena Sancho Calvino in Geopolitics • 6 min read
As governments continue down the path of protectionism, here are five questions executives should ask to better understand the impact such policies have on their businesses....
August 12, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett in Geopolitics • 5 min read
US President Joe Biden once described the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as one of “the most significant laws” ever enacted due to its massive investment in US manufacturing....
June 28, 2024 • by David Bach, Simon J. Evenett in Geopolitics • 9 min read
With the US Presidential election too close to call, identifying the areas that would have the biggest impact on your business, stress testing your organization, and coming up with market and nonmarket...
June 26, 2024 • by Arturo Bris in Geopolitics • 9 min read
Don’t be deterred by doom-laden narratives. To create societies that are prosperous and inclusive, it’s time for leaders to focus on facts and future readiness, says Arturo Bris...
June 24, 2024 • by Maha Hosain Aziz in Geopolitics • 7 min read
In a post-pandemic era shaped by wars, climate change, and new technologies, Maha Hosain Aziz outlines the main risks and shock events that could disrupt our world order in coming years....
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