In 2025, former President Donald Trump reignited global trade tensions by announcing a new wave of tariffs on imported goods, with rates ranging from 10% to 50%. The decision aimed to protect domestic industries and promote American manufacturing, but it also triggered a ripple effect across global supply chains. Now, months later, businesses and analysts alike are asking: Have these tariffs made supply chains stronger—or more vulnerable? At first glance, the tariffs encouraged many U.S.-based companies to diversify away from China, a long-dominant supplier. Nearshoring gained traction, with operations moving to Mexico and Southeast Asia to reduce exposure to rising costs and political risks. This shift promised supply chain resilience, shorter lead times, and better risk mitigation. However, the transition