Tariffs and Retaliations: Counterfeit Goods as a New Weapon
China leverages counterfeit goods as a strategic tool in the trade war, flooding markets with high-quality imitations that erode luxury brand value and consumer trust.
U.S. Tariffs: A Faustian Bargain for ‘Made in Italy’?
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meets Donald Trump in the USA. Promises of investment and nationalism were made — but what’s at stake for Italy’s SMEs, exports, and global identity? Carlos Mosca unpacks the possible scenarios.
A Political-Risk Analysis: Tariffs as a distraction?
US tariffs and their temporary suspension raise questions about strategic distractions versus genuine policy shifts. Our commentary delves into the implications for SMEs, exploring reshoring tactics and historical patterns, despite the reasons behind so much ado for nothing
The Geopolitics of AI: Power Through Governance. What SMEs need to know
How is AI calling the shots for geopolitical equilibria? Read our latest article on #AIgeopolitics. Read our latest analysis on AI-aided governance, progress and warfare and what SMEs need to know to be preperd.
Expanding Your SME’s Reach: How to Enter Asian Markets
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