The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development issued a report on the 8th stating that trade and transportation disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are having an impact on global enterprises. Among them, the impact on small and medium-sized enterprises is even more obvious. The report points out that large enterprises can reduce risk by diversifying suppliers, markets and sources of financing, while the resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises to risks is relatively limited. As energy, transportation, and financing costs rise, small and medium-sized enterprises profit margins are being squeezed, and supply chains are also at risk of disruptions. Some companies may be forced to cut production, delay investment, or even withdraw from the market. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, SMEs are an important pillar of global employment, innovation and economic diversification. The deterioration in the business conditions of small and medium-sized enterprises may further weaken the inclusiveness and resilience of global economic growth.

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development issued a report on the 8th stating that trade and transportation disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are having an impact on global enterprises. Among them, the impact on small and medium-sized enterprises is even more obvious. The report points out that large enterprises can reduce risk by diversifying suppliers, markets and sources of financing, while the resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises to risks is relatively limited. As energy, transportation, and financing costs rise, small and medium-sized enterprises profit margins are being squeezed, and supply chains are also at risk of disruptions. Some companies may be forced to cut production, delay investment, or even withdraw from the market. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, SMEs are an important pillar of global employment, innovation and economic diversification. The deterioration in the business conditions of small and medium-sized enterprises may further weaken the inclusiveness and resilience of global economic growth.