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How Vertical Integration Is Rewiring Global Supply Chains
While nearshoring and digital customs have dominated recent trade conversations, a deeper structural shift is underway: vertical integration. We explore how major manufacturers are buying their own suppliers to control critical inputs like semiconductors and battery materials. With the trade-weighted dollar at 118.2 and import costs rising, companies are realizing that efficiency alone no longer guarantees resilience. Lucas and Luna break down why owning the factory floor matters more than optimizing the logistics network in today's volatile market.
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