SupplyChain247, October 21, 2025
A growing number of executives see trade tensions as a gateway to new cyber risks. According to Riskonnect’s 2025 New Generation of Risk Report, 62% of risk leaders believe that long-term restrictive U.S. trade policies could expose companies to more state-sponsored cyberattacks and reduced federal cyber investments.
The global survey of more than 200 risk, compliance, and resilience professionals highlights how fast today’s threats are evolving. Nearly half (48%) said restrictive trade measures would increase production costs, while 47% pointed to potential supply chain disruptions.
“We’re in a new generation of risk, one where cyber, geopolitical, technology, political risk, and other factors are rapidly converging and reshaping the landscape,” said Jim Wetekamp, CEO of Riskonnect. “The impact on markets and operations is unfolding faster than many organizations can keep up.”
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