KPMG article: Supply chains may be strengthened with agile global mobility
How companies can adapt global talent and mobility management to sustain supply chain resilience
Prior to the White House’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs on countries imposing duties on U.S. goods, global supply chains were already encountering disruptions due to shifting economic and geopolitical landscapes. The initial wave of offshoring aimed at cost reduction has evolved into recent trends such as nearshoring, friendshoring, and reshoring, with companies constantly adapting to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.
Tariff-induced challenges are increasingly driving strategic reevaluation of production locations. As businesses contemplate relocating operations to the United States or other non-tariff regions, they confront complex workforce mobility issues including immigration, employment structuring, income tax, social security, and payroll compliance.
Read an April 2025 article* prepared by KPMG LLP tax professionals that explores these implications, providing insights into how companies can adapt their global talent and mobility management to sustain supply chain resilience in the face of these challenges.
*Reproduced with permission from Tax Management International Journal, 4/15/2025. Copyright @ 2025 by Bloomberg Industry Group, Inc. (800-372-1033) http://www.bloombergindustry.com