Trade tensions are heating up again. European exporters shipping goods to America might be in for a rough ride if recent threats become reality. Compliance costs could skyrocket—think new tariffs, stricter documentation requirements, and longer customs clearance times. Trade analysts are already flagging the risks: companies will need to absorb higher costs or pass them to consumers. For tech and manufacturing sectors especially, the margin squeeze could be brutal. What's the ripple effect? Supply chain disruptions, slower logistics, potential delays in product launches. Some businesses might start reconsidering their export strategy altogether. The uncertainty alone is enough to make CFOs lose sleep. Whether these are just negotiating tactics or serious policy moves remains to be seen, but the chatter among trade experts suggests this time it could be different.