Trade Fears Drive Global Businesses to Seek Alternatives Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Global business Optimism has declined for three consecutive quarters, with Dun & Bradstreet's survey of 10,000 firms revealing a 20% drop in confidence this year. Tariff pressures and supply chain concerns are pushing over half of surveyed companies to explore markets beyond the U.S. and China.
Metal manufacturing, automotive, and capital goods sectors bear the brunt of trade disruptions. "The renewed dip in Q3 suggests businesses are adopting a more cautious stance," the report notes, highlighting growing uncertainty about future U.S. trade actions.
Deteriorating sentiment threatens foreign investment in U.S. markets and could reduce demand for American exports. This trend may create opportunities for cryptocurrency adoption as businesses seek borderless financial alternatives during trade volatility.
