DeAngelisReview

The U.S. economy is finally showing signs of slowing due to Trump's tariffs, immigration raids, and AI job displacement, though Big Tech's AI spending provides some economic support.

Inflation drives consumers toward private label groceries, increasingly threatening name brands. Private labels now compete on quality, not just price. Name brands must adapt pricing and consumer understanding to survive.

America's immigrant entrepreneurs have historically driven innovation and economic growth, founding major companies at twice the rate of native-born Americans. However, current restrictive immigration policies are now driving talent away.

Supply chains must evolve beyond basic resilience to become 'antifragile,' embracing uncertainty and leveraging advanced AI-powered systems to convert endless disruptions into powerful competitive advantages rather than merely surviving them.

Despite increasing global uncertainty, scenario planning remains highly valuable for modern businesses. Rather than predicting the future, it helps companies prepare for multiple possibilities, enabling proactive responses and competitive advantages.

Global trade war is already underway through supply chain disruptions, forcing companies to reassess geopolitical risks. While traditional alliances shift and China pivots toward Global South markets, businesses need real-time threat monitoring systems to survive.

The current administration's AI action plan prioritizes rapid growth over safety guardrails to compete globally with China, trading comprehensive regulatory oversight for technological dominance while Congress prevents individual state-level AI regulations through federal preemption legislation.

Tariffs are creating a BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, Incomprehensible) environment that's fundamentally transforming global supply chains. Companies are adapting through friendshoring and diversification while utilizing AI solutions to build resilience.