Tariff terror

Written by Rob Reiling
Published: 05-13-2025

Overview

Your client, Caterpillar Inc., a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, is evaluating its response to proposed and actual tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. Caterpillar has significant US-based production, giving it a new-found cost advantage over some competitors - but uncertainty over the future of the global trade regime clouds decisions.

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Difficulty

Intermediate

Case type

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Industry

Manufacturing

Geography

North America, USA

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