Professor Jagadeesh Sivadasan Explores Impact of International Trade Tensions in New Research
University of Michigan Ross School of BusinessWith U.S. tariffs rising and trade relations becoming strained, these firms are seeking leaders who can provide the strategic insight necessary to adapt to a shifting global landscape and pursue alternative markets for growth.The research, which examined 3,440 Chinese public firms, shows that with exports to the U.S. declining, Chinese firms appear to be focusing on the European markets as a primary alternative. After trade war-related tariff increases, exports to non-U.S. countries—especially the European Union—saw moderate increases.