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When Tariffs Change, Supply Chain Assumptions Need a Second Look
Tariff changes happen. All. The. Time. The good news is that they don’t require immediate sourcing moves. But they do change the assumptions behind…
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Why China +1 is Harder Than it Looks
In the past several years, many supply chain leaders expected global sourcing to become more predictable. Instead, uncertainty has remained a defining feature as…
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More Than a Season: What Giving Back Taught Us in 2025
We’re deep into the holiday season, so it’s only natural to look back at the year behind us. At MES, our reflections always lead…
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India–U.S. Trade Deal: The Next Big Shift in Global Supply Chains
The India–U.S. trade negotiations are finally approaching a breakthrough. After months of backand-forth, both sides have aligned on key tariff and technology issues —…
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What a Senate Hearing Reveals About US–India Relations
What Sergio Gor’s Senate Hearing Reveals About the Future of U.S.–India Relations In Washington last week, Sergio Gor—the nominee for U.S. Ambassador to India—sat…
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Modi’s Defiance and Its Impact on India–US Trade
Modi’s Defiance: How India has resisted U.S. Tariffs with Sovereignty, Energy Security, and SCO Diplomacy – MES The U.S. decision to impose 25–50% tariffs…
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