Strategy & Horizon Scannning
Strategy & Horizon Scannning
Building commercial resilience with geopolitical risk forecasting
TLDR As we move towards 2030, and cross-border boardrooms face increasing turbulence, geopolitical risk forecasting has become a key capital allocation tool. Tariff volatility, sanctions layering, export control expansion, ESG …
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Steel and Aluminium at a Crossroads: Supply Chains, Tariff Wars, Business Impacts
TLDR 2025 reshaped steel and aluminium supply chains. U.S. tariffs, EU uncertainty, and Chinese overcapacity have all driven structural rerouting, pricing instability, and compliance pressure. Businesses elevating metals sourcing …
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Introducing our new podcast series ‘Borders for the Boardroom’
Borders for the Boardroom is a podcast series brought to you by the team at clearBorder. In these short episodes, we introduce you to all things trade and borders providing …
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A fragile reset? What the US–China tariff truce means for cross-border trade strategies in 2026
In late October 2025, a diplomatic thaw between Washington and Beijing produced a narrowly scoped trade "pause" – a tactical (and temporary) easing of the headline tensions which have dominated …
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Trump’s tariffs reach the Supreme Court
Brief Overview The U.S. Supreme Court is currently hearing arguments that challenge the tariffs imposed under the IEEPA by President Trump. These duties, levied on a range of imports, have …
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Beyond NAFTA, and how the 2026 USMCA review could reshape North‑American supply chains
Brief Overview This article explores the upcoming 2026 review of USMCA and its implications for cross-border businesses. We outline the key mechanics of the review, potential outcomes, and the strategic …
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AI, trading, borders, and you: what’s next?
Opportunities, risks, and the human imperative TLDR AI is reshaping trade and border management, but not replacing human expertise. While it offers speed, insight, and efficiency, real value comes from …
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How HMRC’s 2026 MSS overhaul changes compliance protocols – and how to keep your business ahead
TLDR HMRC's MSS 2026 overhaul represents an opportunity for those businesses ready to act now. Free access for importers, richer datasets, and enhanced analytics allow firms to reduce risk, improve …
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The ongoing effects of Trump’s tariffs
TLDR Trump's renewed tariffs in 2025 are reshaping trade costs, forcing sourcing shifts, and testing supply-chain resilience. With legal challenges pending and geopolitical risks mounting, executives face a choice: treat …
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What is a senior accounting officer? Strategic accountability in customs and trade
TLDR The Senior Accounting Officer function puts personal responsibility for tax and customs oversight squarely at board level. With HMRC demanding clear evidence of adequate controls, customs is no longer …
