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    Trade War Between US and China Reaches Critical Phase

    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 & Social Risk: what you need to watch out for in 2025

    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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    US ‘reciprocal’ tariffs: Trade war is declared

    On April 2nd, or the so-called Liberation Day, President Donald Trump announced a drastic increase in tariffs on all trading partners: at least 10% for all countries, and much higher for some. Whether or not these measures remain in force remains an open question, but they are already an unprecedented shock to the post-war global trading system.

Expert advice

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    Effective Debt Collection Strategies: Safeguard Your Finances from Unpaid Bills

    In the current economic climate, even a single unpaid invoice can quickly disrupt your business, seriously undermine your cash flow and even threaten the viability of your company. For companies, Debt Collection is a strategic lever to protect themselves against late payments and insolvency. Check out our tips on how to effectively manage your receivables before they become bad debts.

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    Smart Data Strategies for Effective Commercial Risk Management

    Economic turmoil, waves of bankruptcies, (geo)political instability, unpaid bills: in our permacrisis world, a single bad decision about a client or supplier can jeopardise your business strategy. From data collection to insights generation, find out how Smart Data can help you minimise your risks, maximise your growth and bring confidence to every decision.

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    What Happens When You Request a New Credit Limit?

    In today’s turbulent business environment, having Coface credit insurance allows you to trade with confidence and offer competitive payment terms. To ensure we provide the right level of cover for your business, it's essential to understand how our credit limit process works. The good news is that requesting new credit limits and extensions is easy, and our underwriting experts are here to support you every step of the way.

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