Inflation is moving higher and the impact of tariffs are only beginning to show up in government data, likely keeping interest rates on hold.

Tariffs and the uncertainty surrounding them emerged as the biggest policy issue coming out of the first six months of the new administration.

Supply chain veteran Mark Becker offers insight on the larger impact of uncertainty surroundings tariffs and how companies can respond.

The number of companies at the greatest risk of defaulting are at an 11-month high, thanks to continued uncertainty around Donald Trump’s global trade war and how it has worsened credit conditions, according to a Moody’s Ratings report.

Airlines may be reluctant to take delivery of aircraft due to the ongoing uncertainty around U.S. tariffs and their impact on the cost of the planes, International Air Transport Association Director-General Willie Walsh said on Wednesday.

Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs. President Donald Trump’s trade levies have been the talk of Wall Street since his April 2 announcement sent stocks plunging and injected uncertainty into the economy and capital markets.

After European Union leaders said they would keep negotiating instead of immediately retaliating against President Trump’s latest threat, businesses remain unable to develop long-term plans.

Some top executives at Wall Street banks have been showing concern about higher inflation and potential deterioration of the U.S. economy as tariffs take effect, noting there has been more cautious behavior from corporate clients.

Uncertainty is usually the enemy of investment. This year not so much. Twin uncertainties about tariffs and whether President Trump will honor U.S. security guarantees have prompted governments and companies to pour money into defending themselves,