Global Trade Strategies
What Makes us Different?
At Capstone, we combine world-class, rigorous trade analysis with tailored guidance for your business objectives. Capstone combines unparalleled trade policy analysis and investment acumen that uniquely positions us to advise corporations and investors in highly regulated industries. Navigating the complexities of trade regulations can make or break a business strategy. Capstone’s Trade Regulatory Due Diligence Practice is your partner in identifying risks, and uncovering opportunities in an increasingly globalized economy.
Our Trade Edge:
We Predict Policy,
Quantify Impact,
and Create Strategy.
International trade is governed by a web of policies, agreements, and regulations that impact every step of the supply chain. Whether it’s tariffs, export controls, sanctions, or customs procedures, staying ahead of these dynamic changes is essential for protecting your business interests. Capstone’s seasoned experts bring a deep understanding of the geopolitical and regulatory factors shaping trade policies. Our unique process helps clients identify key risks and assess how regulatory shifts can impact operations, partnerships, transactions, and more.
Our core policy analysis capabilities allow us to create value and revenue-driving growth strategies by leveraging our broad range of due diligence capabilities, unique and varied public policy and industry relationships, and our propensity to go deeper in the weeds than anyone else.
Who We Serve
Our clients span investors and industries heavily impacted by trade policy, including manufacturing, technology, energy, and consumer goods. Whether you’re expanding operations abroad, negotiating contracts, or mitigating potential sanctions exposure, our team is equipped to deliver results.
Select Global Trade Analysis
- Supply Chain and Operations
- Tariff Analysis
- Sanctions Review
- Reshoring Strategies
- Industry Analysis
- Political Risk Audits
- Geopolitical risk analysis
- Real-time analysis
- Tailored compliance strategies
- Revenue-driven policy strategies
- Transaction support
- Strategic Insights
Partner With Us
In today’s uncertain trade environment, success requires foresight and agility. Let Capstone’s Trade Regulatory Due Diligence Practice be your guide to compliance, strategy, and growth.
Contact us to learn how we can help your business navigate trade regulatory challenges.
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Our Latest Global Trade Insights
President Trump’s Tariffs Have Shocked the World. What Now?
April 7, 2025 By Andrew Gier, Head of Capstone’s Global Trade & Tariff Practice I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that most people reading this didn't have a great week. Capstone has been on the record since shortly after the election, saying that we thought...
Expect More Policy-Driven Volatility from Reciprocal Tariffs
April 4, 2025 By Alec Vaughan, Capstone Special Situations Analyst While there is room for negotiation to reduce the reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Trump on April 2nd, policy-driven volatility will keep the market sell-off from quickly reversing course. We...
The Rules of Trump’s Trade War
March 10, 2025 By Andrew Gier, CFA, Head of Capstone’s Global Trade Practice Since President Trump took office, Capstone has received a flood of questions about the direction of US trade policy. One of the most common has been, “How do you predict what this guy is...
