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Geopolitical alignment becomes essential for internationally exposed firms amid new trade paradigm
LONDON, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The international trade landscape was altered beyond recognition in 2025, a year defined by U.S. tariff deals. As geopolitical dynamics shift, countries’ national security alignments have become central to risk management and long-term resilience for globally active businesses. The latest Political Risk Index by Willis, a WTW business (NASDAQ: WTW), aims to distinguish risk signals from noise and help globalised firms prepare for the emerging era of tari
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