Despite all the uncertainty and volatility around geopolitical events and trade and tax policy, the US economy weathered 2025 relatively well. Now that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has been signed into law and President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on America’s trade partners are in effect, can a similar performance be expected in 2026?

The world of geopolitics is constantly changing, often with significant ramifications. As we transition to a multipolar world, there are shifting global alliances and multiple hot spots around the world, not to mention tariffs, sanctions, trade embargoes and many other disruptive forces at work. All of this impacts policy and the business landscape – sometimes directly and sometimes indirectly. There are financial, operational, strategic, and market implications that business leaders and key decision makers must be aware of to successfully navigate the evolving geopolitical environment.

On the economic front, the latest available data suggests growth, and the labor market, are decelerating while inflation continues to ramp up. The FED is lowering interest rates, but the government shutdown has prevented new data releases for over a month, leading to uncertainty about whether the trend will continue. Will we see a boost to investment and a rebound in confidence, or will the malaise intensify into next year?

This presentation will assess the current macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape and deliver practical and actionable advice designed to help distribution industry leaders plan for the future.

Attendees will walk away from the session with the following insights:

• An objective assessment of time-sensitive economic indicators such as business investment, inflation, interest rates, and the impact of tariffs.
• Concrete advice on how to navigate the current economic and geopolitical climate and plan for the future, with a particular focus on tactical advice.
• Risk management and flexible scenario planning strategies and tools to help you make informed decisions in an uncertain world.

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About our speaker:

Alex Chausovsky

Director of Analytics & Consulting, Bundy Group

Alex Chausovsky is the Director of Analytics and Consulting for the Bundy Group. He is a highly experienced market researcher and analyst with more than two decades of expertise across subjects including economics, manufacturing, automation, advanced technology trends, and business cycle analysis. He has consulted and advised companies throughout the US and Canada, Europe, South America, and Asia. In his investment banking advisory role, Alex is a trusted source of information for owners and executives of privately held firms who are seeking a business sale, acquisition, or financing.

Alex has delivered over a thousand presentations, webinars, and workshops to small businesses, trade associations, and Fortune 500 companies across a spectrum of industries, and is the go-to source of industry data and insights for business owners and leaders. Alex's analysis has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, on the BBC, and on NPR, and he is a Top Voice on LinkedIn.

About our host:

Ian Heller

Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Distribution Strategy Group