Tariff Impact: 12 Strategic Moves for Procurement
Global trade is entering a volatile new phase. With tariffs reintroduced by the Trump administration and further escalation on the horizon, procurement functions are under renewed pressure to safeguard margins, secure supply, and respond strategically.
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Across industries, procurement leaders are mobilising fast—putting in place targeted commercial responses, redesigning supply routes, and reassessing cost exposures. This briefing outlines 12 actionable levers that can be deployed in the short, mid and long term to help organisations mitigate risks and stabilise operations in an increasingly fragmented trade environment.
Actionable Levers for Every Timeframe
From renegotiating supplier terms and diversifying sources to reshoring and leveraging trade agreements, the strategies presented offer both quick wins and long-term positioning.

Highlighted above are a look at the short-term measures—just one part of the complete strategy outlined in the full PDF.
Whether you’re reacting to immediate cost pressure or preparing your supply chain for what’s next, this paper offers clear direction and proven approaches.

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