Why This Matters Now Export restrictions on critical materials are multiplying, reshaping the way industries source, innovate, and grow. With governments tightening controls on resources like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths, organizations are under pressure to move beyond dependency. The conversation is shifting from “How do we secure access?” to “How do we build new capabilities that thrive in a constrained world?” For senior leaders, restrictions are not only a risk to man

Why This Matters Now Escalating global  trade wars, fueled by tariff hikes , protectionist policies, and disputes between major economies, are reshaping how companies think about sourcing, manufacturing, and supply chain dependencies. What began as targeted policy actions has now become a sustained structural challenge. The April–May 2025 U.S. automotive tariffs, for example,  imposed 25% duties on vehicles, parts, and critical raw materials , costs that quickly cascaded thro