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Managing manufacturing disruption: five geopolitical and market access risks

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27 October 2026

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Manufacturing Tech

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China

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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Multinational manufacturers face growing risks from geopolitical tensions disrupting supply chains, increasingly restrictive export controls from China and other countries, rising trade barriers in China, and complex regulatory environments. These factors compound operational challenges like rising logistics costs and inflation, pressuring sourcing strategies, market access, and cost management.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Manufacturing Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The tightening of export controls and trade barriers by China and others cuts off easy access to key supplies and markets. You must swiftly find alternative suppliers and consider new markets to stay competitive and avoid sudden cost spikes.

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