Exploring the forces that are about to shape the lives of procurement and supply professionals, with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
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Exploring the forces that are about to shape the lives of procurement and supply professionals, with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Trump's tariffs, global trade and what all this means for procurement and supply
CIPS Futures
32 minutes
6 months ago
Trump's tariffs, global trade and what all this means for procurement and supply
"This is VUCA on steroids." The Trump administration's constantly-changing US tariffs are wreaking havoc on the markets – and on procurement professionals' planning. To find out what it means and how you can mitigate the risks, we speak to CIPS global economist, Dr John Glen.Could the turmoil forge fresh connections between the UK and EU post Brexit? Will we see opportunities in emerging markets in Africa and South America? John explains the fundamentals of tariffs and answers your burning questions in this special edition of the podcast.
Further reading:
Join the discussion thread on the CIPS Community platform
Dr John Glen's analysis of the CIPS Pulse Q1 2025 results
Watch Dr John Glen speaking to international media outlets about supply chain disruptions
CBS article: "Walmart, Target CEOs privately warned Trump tariffs could lead to empty shelves soon"
CIPS resources and events:
CIPS Global State of Procurement & Supply
CIPS Futures Conference - London, 1 July
CIPS Futures
Exploring the forces that are about to shape the lives of procurement and supply professionals, with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
