Cover of the H&Z strategy paper Managing Geopolitical Uncertainty and Tariff Avoidance | H&Z
Strategy
26.02.2025 | Strategy Paper

Navigate Tariff Challenges

Strategize against global risks today

Stay ahead of geopolitical shifts and tariffs with expert insights and actionable strategies to ensure your business’s profitability and stability.

WHY ACTING NOW IS CRUCIAL

The latest tariff measures demand urgent action. Without a structured response, businesses risk higher costs, supply chain disruptions, and long-term uncertainty. Preparing now – through exposure analysis, strategic sourcing, and supplier collaboration – will be key to maintaining stability.  

WHY IT MATTERS:

  • Immediate Exposure to Tariffs: Uncertainty over tariff implementation could have a material  impact on your business
  • Operational Disruptions: Trade disruptions may necessitate fundamental operational changes and harm your bottom line
  • Geopolitical Shifts: With tariffs becoming more politically driven, a strategic, proactive approach is critical to staying competitive
  • Complex Global Supply Chains: Components frequently cross the borders of impacted countries, sometimes several times, with varying degrees of value-add for each product

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CONTACT OUR EXPERTS

Dr. Markus Contzen

Partner
Markus leads H&Z’s Private Equity industry with over 20 years of experience across the full investment lifecycle driving measurable value creation. As a Partner, he also supports H&Z’s focus on Operational Excellence.
Dr. Markus Contzen

Neil Jordan

Principal
Neil leads supply chain and logistics optimisation at H&Z, focusing on cost efficiency and process excellence across transport, warehousing and global supply chain networks.
Neil Jordan

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