No, I don’t believe the Trump tariffs will lead to inflation in the US… but obviously I am not nearly as smart as all the economists who have spread fear in the past few days and weeks.

Will his policies disrupt business as usual in the US, or will it all blow over as skeptics predict?

My take… We’re on the brink of a seismic shift, and for those ready to adapt, immense opportunities lie ahead.

Globalization as we know it is a flawed ideal. The promise of “free trade” has been riddled with carve-outs and restrictions that render it anything but free. From energy markets to agriculture, protectionism has long been a quiet force shaping policy, and it’s time to recognize that “free trade” often benefits a few while leaving many disillusioned.

In the past few weeks many people in my network have posted and published comments on the Draghi report on Europe’s competitiveness (lack thereof).

I merely navigate the global economic waters for my own purposes (as an entrepreneur and business advisor). I like to believe I have my finger on the pulse in what happens in Europe with an American business mindset and perspective.

Finally, someone in the European establishment calls out reality and dares to use the word “extinction”, albeit with an Italian sense for drama… I believe it. I experience it every day.

After stepping away from the corporate world for a few years, I found myself at a crossroads. Despite years of success in M&A, I was left feeling intellectually empty, trapped in the fast-paced, transactional grind of corporate finance. In 2021, I walked away from it all, took a break, and ventured into new business pursuits—succeeding in some, failing in many. Turning 50 made me confront a deeper question: What do I really want to accomplish with my time? Now, in 2024, I’m relaunching my advisory work with a renewed focus on impact and authenticity. Here’s what’s next…