April CEO Poll Finds Growing Tariff Divide Among U.S. Manufacturers
Optimism ticked up in April among manufacturers, especially—as you’d expect—among CEOs at companies with little global exposure.
Optimism ticked up in April among manufacturers, especially—as you’d expect—among CEOs at companies with little global exposure.
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Recent polling from Chief Executive shows that a slightly higher proportion of companies said in March they would increase 2025 prices compared to January in the wake of the tariffs.
Optimism plummets as Trump administration’s whipsaw tariff announcements breed uncertainty.
Polling shows manufacturing companies expect rising costs, which include tariffs, will be their biggest challenge in the coming year—at much higher rates than non-manufacturing companies.
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Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
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