Today, we have an exciting guest on the podcast - Rah Mahtani from Alibaba.com. We dive into the impact of tariffs on Alibaba's business, the shifts in sourcing behavior among American importers, and the biggest emerging countries in manufacturing that might be worth considering in the future.

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For today's episode, we have a special guest. 

We have the Head of Commercial Strategy of Alibaba, Rah Mahtani. 

We talk about tariffs, other countries that are seeing rising demand and what Alibaba is currently focused on to grow their portfolio of manufacturers. This episode is one not to miss!  

The Big Takeaway

• Tariffs create cash flow challenges for businesses.
• Alibaba saw a surge in new customers during high tariff periods.
• Sourcing behavior is shifting towards larger orders and long-term planning.
• Vietnam and Mexico are emerging as key sourcing countries.
• Alibaba is committed to increasing supplier diversity.
• Community engagement is a priority for Alibaba.
• Alibaba offers various services beyond sourcing, including logistics support.
• The company is focused on educating suppliers in emerging markets.
• There is a growing demand for nearshoring and offshoring.
• Alibaba's headquarters in Hangzhou is open for tours.

Timestamps

• 00:00 - Introduction to today's guest
• 05:02 - Impact of Tariffs on Alibaba's Business
• 09:49 - Shifts in Sourcing Behavior
• 15:03 - Emerging Markets and Supplier Diversity
• 19:57 - Community Engagement and Alibaba's Services

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