Show Notes
Global manufacturers are navigating a complex and rapidly evolving trade environment marked by shifting policies, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions. Fluctuating trade policies and geopolitical dynamics are testing the flexibility and resilience of many businesses. Ongoing changes to bilateral and multilateral agreements, including the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement that is being renegotiated this year, introduce uncertainty around rules of origin, labor standards, and enforcement, potentially influencing investment and operational decisions. In this episode of Risk in Context, Marsh Risk's Christopher Coppock, Falak Kothari, and Azzizza Larsen, discuss key challenges that manufacturers are facing and share practical advice to help businesses manage risk and build resilience in a fast-changing global trade environment. You can access a transcript of the episode here. Read Marsh's Trade policy outlook for North American manufacturing report. For more insights and insurance and risk management solutions, follow Marsh Risk on LinkedIn and X and visit marsh.com.
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