Tariffs, Trade, and Tipping Points: How Global Economic Shocks Undermine Women’s Climate Leadership
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The hidden costs of geopolitical instability on women-led sustainable businesses—and how to build resilience

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Summary
Geopolitical instability, U.S.-Canada trade tensions, and rising inflation are creating economic shocks that disproportionately impact women-led sustainable businesses. This in-depth feature examines the cascading effects of tariffs and supply chain disruptions, with a focus on Canadian green entrepreneurs, and explores policy responses and structural reforms to protect women’s climate leadership in a fragile global economy.
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