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.
The Tariffs Saga: Erosion of Trust in Global Innovation?
The ongoing trade spat between the US and the rest of the world may mean nothing to those that apply them but it creates a climate of distrust and uncertainty that can harm innovation and innovation thinking. Read our latest article.
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
How Reshoring Boosts Internationalisation. A Guide for SMEs
Amidst talks about new tariffs from the US to the UK and the rest of the world and back, the term reshoring is popping up. What is it? Is it the opposite of internationalisation? Absolutely not! Read our article to find out why and how SMEs can use reshoring as a good way to scale and grow!