Geopolitical Trade Tensions and Their Strategic Impact on Global Supply Chains

Abstract

Geopolitical trade tensions heavily redrawing supply chain strategies on the global level have an impact on international trade as well as resilience in operations. In this paper, we explore in-depth recent and historical geopolitical events, and examine their immediate and indirect influences on supply chain strategies. Grounded on detailed literature reviews, this research decides effective mitigation tactics like supplier diversification, technological innovation, cognitive supply chain platforms, and public-private partnerships. These are debated based on practical applications of exemplar case studies, highlighting effective and ineffective strategic responses. The paper also provides future trends and recommendations to help policymakers and organizations prepare proactively to manage geopolitical risks. Our research highlights the imperatives of agility, technological innovation, and collaborative systems to improve global supply chains in the face of escalating geopolitical uncertainties.