Leaders show resilience amid tariff concerns
Even as their pessimism about the U.S. economy surged to a 16-quarter high, Grant Thornton CFO survey respondents deployed a wide variety of strategies to head off tariff-related turmoil.
What's in the report?
- Confidence in meeting supply chain needs, cost control objectives and growth goals dropped to 15-quarter lows.
- Finance leaders are using supply chain adjustments and intense scenario planning to combat economic challenges.
- As new tax legislation is developed, companies need to evaluate the effects of potential tax changes.
- Technology, including generative AI, remains a popular avenue for pursuing growth and operational efficiency.