Tariff confusion drives concern for some business leaders

Tariff confusion is making it harder for companies to advertise in the US

The tariffs could cause consumers to close their wallets, corporations to streamline their spending and marketing to take a back seat Read more at straitstimes.com.

By Andy MediciIf you want to read it in English, visit Boston Business Journal.The 2025 tariff roller coaster still does not slow down wage increases, but it worries employees. About 56% of business leaders surveyed by the WTW advisory firm indicated that their employees are concerned about the possibility that base wage increases will be affected by the recent wave of tariff measures.The Trump administration imposed a 10% tariff at the beginnin…

Many CEOs used their quarterly earnings to warn that Trump's tariffs are bad for business. But not ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott

Many CEOs have used their quarterly earnings calls to warn that the Trump administration’s tariff policy, and the ensuing economic uncertainty, is going to be bad for business. But not ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott.McDermott says the current macroeconomic upheaval caused by Trump’s policies could actually provide an additional boost to ServiceNow’s business.The reason? To better control costs, companies are looking to consolidate their technolog…

Van Orden discusses tariffs, federal funding with La Crosse business leaders

U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden met with La Crosse-area manufacturing and production business leaders to discuss the impacts of recent federal policy and other concerns of many constituents, touching on federal program funding and the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court election.

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Tariff confusion drives concern for some business leaders

Staying on top of tariff changes has proven to be a challenge.