01-05-2025
KPMG LLP Helps Fortune 500 Navigate Trade Disruption with AI-Powered Tariff Modeler
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2025) - KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm, has unveiled the KPMG tariff modeler, a breakthrough generative AI-powered tool on the KPMG Digital Gateway platform, powered by Microsoft Azure. More than 100 Fortune 500 and top private equity clients are already implementing the tool to prepare for and respond to ongoing trade policy changes.
The big picture: As companies of all sizes grapple with navigating an increasingly complex trade and tariff landscape, wrangling trade data and extracting real-time insights has become more critical than ever before.
'Today's volatile global trade landscape requires companies to fundamentally rethink how they anticipate and respond to policy shifts,' says Rema Serafi, Vice Chair - Tax, KPMG LLP. 'By leveraging AI to transform vast streams of global trade data into actionable intelligence, organizations can rapidly model complex scenarios and make more informed decisions. Those who embrace this AI-powered approach will not only navigate current uncertainties but also position themselves to capitalize on emerging opportunities in this new normal of trade complexity.'
Why it matters: In today's environment, the Digital Gateway platform and the interactive tariff modeler dashboard provide critical capabilities for C-suite leaders to:
'The KPMG platform has transformed our approach to trade disruption. Instead of reacting to policy changes after they're announced, we now have pre-analyzed scenarios ready to activate, allowing us to minimize potential impacts and understand our global footprint,' says Matt Lilac, Customs and Indirect Tax Lead, Qualcomm.
Mary Rollman, Advisory principal and Supply Chain Leader, KPMG LLP, adds:
'This tool represents our commitment to providing strategic, AI-powered solutions coupled with KPMG's cross-functional expertise in supply chain, consulting, tax, finance and more. This powerful combination helps clients navigate uncertainty with confidence, further enhancing the capabilities of Chief Supply Chain Officers and other leaders while amplifying their strategic impact across the organization.'
Bottom line: With the KPMG tariff modeler, companies can enhance their preparedness for trade disruption, potentially minimize financial impacts, and maintain strategic focus despite policy uncertainty.
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