Survey methodology:
The findings are based on an executive survey of 531 companies that trade with the US, conducted by The EIU in March and April 2016, as well as desk research and interviews with experts.
The survey sample is global, spanning Asia-Pacific (49%), Europe (22%), North America (19%) and South America (9%). Nearly half of those surveyed are C-level executives, and another 40% hold senior executive positions (SVP, VP, director, head of business unit, head of department). The firms in the survey are split almost evenly between those with an annual revenue of US$250m-500m and those with US$500m-1bn in annual revenue. Of the 23 sectors covered, the best-represented are financial services, manufacturing, consumer goods and services, IT and retail.
