Finance Strategies for Tariffs, Inflation, and Economic Uncertainty
The article discusses how finance leaders are responding to economic uncertainty from tariffs, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions. It cites survey data: 59% of business leaders say tariffs will negatively affect their organizations, and 85% say tariffs have affected their planning. It recommends strategies such as scenario modeling, AI-driven forecasting, supply chain adjustments, and pricing strategies.
Impact and considerations
For corporate finance decision-makers, understanding the impact of tariffs and inflation and response strategies is crucial. The article provides data-driven forecasting methods and pricing strategies to help businesses remain competitive in uncertain environments.
Key points
- 59% of business leaders say tariffs will negatively affect their organizations.
- 85% say tariffs have affected their planning.
- Only 2 in 5 business leaders felt prepared for market disruptions.
- 37% of finance leaders cite geopolitical tensions as a top external challenge in 2025.
- Recommend scenario modeling and AI-driven forecasting.
- 30% of CFOs plan to pass along 91%-100% of tariff costs to customers.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- SAP Concur
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 28 May 2025, 20:38
- Page published
- 13 Aug 2026, 08:34
- Last updated
- 28 May 2025, 20:38
- Original links
- SAP Concur Blog：How Finance Leaders are Responding to Tariffs, Inflation, and Economic Uncertainty (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 28 May 2025, 20:38