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USA-China Trade War and its Implications on Commercial Lending for US Importers: Smart Finance Tactics for 2025 (Part 3)

US-China Trade War strategies are more relevant than ever as escalating tariffs continue to disrupt global trade. As tariffs on Chinese imports have surged to 145% and margin pressure intensifies, companies must proactively reevaluate their capital stack in the face of evolving trade dynamics. In this third part of our series, we explore how these...

Shipping containers with U.S. and China flags collide mid-air, symbolizing trade war tensions and economic conflict between the two nations
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Practical Strategies for Managing Your Business During the Trade War (Part 2)

As the trade war continues to unfold, today’s business leaders must adopt agile and forward-thinking strategies. For companies that rely heavily on Far East manufacturing, now is the time to act decisively and reposition operations for sustainable growth. In Part 1 of this series, we explained how trade tensions affect various industries and highlighted the...

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Understanding Trade Wars: Industry Insights and Capital Source’s Credit Advantage (Part 1)

The ongoing trade war has indeed escalated to unprecedented levels, with the U.S. imposing a 125% tariff on Chinese goods and China retaliating with a now 84% tariff on U.S. imports. This conflict, rooted in long-standing trade imbalances and geopolitical tensions, is having profound and trembling impacts across various industries. Recent headlines about international trade...

Illustrated scene of attendees enjoying poolside activities at the 2025 International Factoring Association Conference, held May 7–9 at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California
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Capital Source’s CEO, Jeffrey Heyn, to Attend 31st Annual International Factoring Association Conference

As an IFA Ally Member, Capital Source, is pleased to announce that a delegation of team members, including our CEO, Jeffrey Heyn, will be attending the 31st Annual Factoring Conference organized by the International Factoring Association (IFA). The conference is scheduled for May 7–9, 2025, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert,...

Business owner receives fast funding via fintech platform while traditional bank delays cause frustration — comparison of alternative financing vs traditional loans
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Speed vs. Cost: Re-evaluating the True Price of Alternative Financing Against Traditional Bank Loans

Introduction:   Businesses seeking financing typically evaluate options based solely on annual percentage rates (APR), often perceiving traditional bank loans as more cost-effective than alternative financing solutions like factoring or revenue-based lending. However, this simplistic comparison overlooks a crucial variable: the speed of funding. Traditional banks, while potentially offering lower nominal APRs, frequently take upwards...