• FedEx released its 2026 Small Business Trade Index showing 86% of surveyed US small businesses view trade as key to growth and to expanding the US economy.
• Resilience measures are rising, with 44% holding more inventory, about 40% diversifying suppliers, and more than one-third pursuing nearshoring or reshoring.
• Nearly half plan additional operational changes over the next year, signaling continued investment in flexibility.
• More than 80% see trade-related technology as valuable, citing tools such as real-time shipment tracking or digital customs solutions to improve cross-border visibility and efficiency.
• The survey ran April 2-8 among 1,000 US small business decision makers.

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