Citigroup Inc. published a supply chain financing report saying global trade has remained resilient despite U.S. tariffs rising to about 16.8%, with its Global Supply Chain Pressure Index showing pressures near pre-pandemic levels as companies used inventory shifts, supplier diversification and nearshoring. The analysis finds South Asia and ASEAN are gaining share in global shipments, while Latin America is increasingly integrated into Asia- and North America-linked supply chains. Citi also highlighted AI as a driver of a major data-center investment cycle, estimating $7.75 trillion in global AI-related capex by 2030, and said working-capital tools such as supply chain finance and structured receivables are being used to offset higher input and tariff-related costs.

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