Key Takeaways

  • The evolving landscape of tariffs is reshaping global trade dynamics, introducing strategic considerations that extend beyond traditional supply chain management.

  • Businesses must adapt their corporate governance, tax planning, and commercial strategies in response to tariff exposure to mitigate risks and enhance operational resilience.

  • Historical analysis of tariff regimes provides actionable insights for organizations, helping them identify vulnerabilities and implement strategic levers to thrive in changing economic conditions.

This paper explores the broader implications of tariff exposure on business models, from corporate governance and transfer pricing to tax planning and commercial strategies. By analyzing recent and historical tariff regimes, it provides actionable insights, highlights key organizational risks, and proposes strategic levers to enhance resilience.