Chinese suppliers are being asked to accept longer payment terms and, though late payments are down in the country, many
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Risk Barometer 2025
US policy is expected to negatively impact global economies. China is struggling with excess manufacturing capacity. Many emerging countries face

Global Electronic Trade
The global electronics landscape has been reshaping since 2017 with the ongoing technological rivalry between the US and China. This

China’s Production Overcapacity
China is facing a broad industrial overcapacity issue that extends beyond specific sectors, as seen in past episodes. While the

Electric vehicles: is Europe still in the driver’s seat? Competition between China and Europe in an age of mobility transition
The EU has voted to ban sales of new internal combustion engine cars by 2035 as part of its goal

More restrictive credit terms and much longer payment delays in Latin America
Late payments remain a significant challenge for businesses across South America. In 2024, 51% of surveyed companies reported experiencing delayed

A less global village? World trade in the age of geopolitical fragmentation
World trade is undergoing a transformation as the era of the ‘global village’ wanes and its share of global GDP

Increased payment delays for French businesses, amid growing social and political risks
A Coface survey on payment behavior reveals an increase in the average payment period, with 85% of companies experiencing payment

Germany Corporate Payment Survey 2024: Simmering under the lid
Nearly half of German companies (48%) reported a decline in their business conditions between 2023 and 2024, while only 9%

Misconceptions about Trade Credit Insurance
Managing credit risk inhibits sales One aims to safeguard their business, while the other seeks to expand into new markets.
