And with looming questions about tariffs, labor markets, and shifting political conditions, many companies are treating automation as a long-term hedge against uncertainty, not a one-time upgrade.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
17 July 2026
Beyond the Iran war, tariffs are still a top-three issue for executives, according to Homkes.
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