For manufacturing and logistics firms, uncertain and unpredictable policies will heavily influence future site selection decisions. Successful site selection today requires balancing risk management, cost optimization, and long-term growth planning. As trade policies fluctuate, successful site selection will require a balance of risk management, cost optimization, and long-term growth planning. Conversely, an Asian auto firm, currently navigating U.S. site selection, expanded its investment after learning about the tariffs. Trade wars have added a new layer of complexity to corporate site selection, forcing companies to rethink their global footprints.