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China's dominance in the global apparel industry is crumbling, weakened by rising costs, regulatory constraints and unprofitable specialization. The return of Donald Trump to the White House and his aggressive trade policy could accelerate the diversification of supply chains. Coface identifies the countries set to play a growing role in global clothing production.
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In a context of unprecedented geopolitical and trade uncertainty, the global economy is navigating between an expected slowdown and escalation risks. Trump's tariff decisions and tensions in the Middle East are reshaping an unpredictable economic landscape for 2025-2026. In this environment, and in view of the measures already in place, Coface has downgraded 23 sectors and 4 countries.
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The Asia Payment Survey, conducted by Coface in Q1 2025, provides insights into the evolution of payment behavior and credit management practices of about 2,400 companies across the Asia Pacific region. Respondents are active in nine markets (Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand) and 13 sectors.
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Donald Trump announced on 30th May, 25% additional tariffs on crude steel, primary aluminum and derivative products, bringing the total tariffs to 50%. This drastic measure bolsters uncertainty through the American manufacturing value chain.
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Coface publishes its annual insolvency report for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), revealing a contradictory picture: while economic growth returned in 2024, business stability continued to deteriorate. Despite easing inflation and a rebound in GPD, insolvency rates rose in most countries across the region.
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For his first state visit since taking office, Donald Trump chose the Gulf. This tour of the Middle East resulted in record investment agreements worth $2 trillion with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, marking a turning point in US-Gulf economic relations.
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The escalating trade war between the United States and China has reached a critical point, threatening to severely disrupt global trade. Reciprocal tariffs of over 100% are making trade between the two economic giants prohibitively expensive. The risk of recession, both for the US economy and the global economy, has increased significantly.
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Political instability, social unrest, geopolitical rivalries, the rise of populism, armed conflicts, coups d'État... After a year of electoral fervour, combined with geopolitical turmoil affecting global trade, political risk is now a lasting, complex and worrying reality that companies must deal with.
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The South African steel industry is navigating turbulent times, shaped by global market pressures and internal economic challenges. Shrinking demand, rising competition from imports, and logistical inefficiencies are undermining local production. Notably, ArcelorMittal’s recent closure of long-steel plants in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal has heightened concerns over the sector’s viability.
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