Global Business Monitor Issue 1/2025
The inconsistent and aggressive trade policy of the new US administration has affected all key sectors of the global economy without exception and put the activities of the world's largest companies in a state of uncertainty. A number of industries - oil and gas, steel, automotive, semiconductors, IT equipment - have become the epicenter of the trade war and sanctions pressure; others - food, electronics - are being used as a tool to oppose the United States and a call for negotiations; third - platform business, transportation and logistics, telecommunications, software - are experiencing moderate pressure from the U.S. and expect further developments; players in fourth - pharmaceuticals - are not yet reacting to the situation and expanding cooperation with China, however, they are thinking about risk mitigation measures.
More details on these and other trends and events in the global economy can be found in Issue 1/2025 of the Global Business Monitor.