How Circularity Can Be a Strategic Response to Tariffs

How Circularity Can Be a Strategic Response to Tariffs

As geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions, and resource nationalism upend global supply chains, companies are searching for new strategies to build resilience. While familiar tactics like near-shoring and inventory buffers remain important, circularity—reusing, repairing, remanufacturing, and recycling—offers a powerful but underutilized lever. Firms that adopt circular models can reduce dependence on volatile imports, tap into secondary mark…