This article delves into the uncertainty faced by manufacturers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), amid fluctuating tariff policies. Streamliners’ CEO, Andreas Haag, discusses how the lack of clarity on the permanence of tariffs complicates strategic planning for these businesses. He points out that SMEs often lack the resources to quickly adapt their supply chains or invest in automation, making them more vulnerable to policy shifts. Haag suggests that some companies are considering importing components for final assembly in the U.S. as a workaround, though this approach has its own challenges.
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