CRIF LAUNCHES NEW TARIFF IMPACT ASSESSMENT SCORE TO HELP BUSINESSES NAVIGATE RISING US TRADE PRESSURES

Tokyo, 21 May 2025 – In response to recent US tariff actions that affect several Asian economies, CRIF, a global leader in credit bureau, business information, and credit risk solutions, today announced the launch of Tariff Impact Assessment Score, a new analytics feature designed to assess the potential impact of US tariffs on a company’s credit profile. 

The introduction of this assessment score marks a strategic enhancement to CRIF’s suite of business information offerings, providing clients with a targeted, data-driven evaluation of how tariffs may influence a company’s creditworthiness, cash flow, and operational resilience.

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Novi Rolastuti, Regional Head of Sales for Business  Information Services, Asia of CRIF said: “We developed the Tariff Impact  Assessment Score to give our clients early, actionable insights into  trade-related vulnerabilities. With global trade dynamics shifting fast, the ability to anticipate risk and build resilience is a competitive advantage.  This score enables our clients to take proactive steps – whether rebalancing supply chains, adjusting trade strategy, or screening new partners.”

A Smart Gauge for Credit Risk and Trade Exposure

The Tariff Impact Assessment Score is a dedicated score that we are able to provide as a standalone output, designed to provide a clear indicator of tariff-related vulnerabilities. The score is built on a multi-dimensional model that takes into consideration:

■Industry Affiliation    

CRIF’s market and analytics experts have conducted scenario-based evaluations across countries to identify industries most affected by US tariffs. This analysis helps companies better understand sector-specific risks and dependencies.

■Company Size    

Recognizing that company scale influences agility and market responsiveness, CRIF incorporates size into its assessment using country-specific thresholds. Larger enterprises typically possess greater capacity to shift production or explore alternative markets, whereas smaller businesses may face heightened exposure.

■Company-specific USA Exposure Investigation    

Through direct investigation, CRIF analysts assess a company’s reliance on US trade, measuring its exposure to cross-border clients and suppliers to deliver a precise picture of tariff sensitivity.

The scoring model integrates public trade data, proprietary research, and CRIF’s structured investigation methodology.  Countries and sectors with a high export share to the US and persistent trade deficits are flagged as having elevated tariff-related risk.

Navigating Disruptions, Seizing Opportunity

■The Tariff Impact Assessment Score is part of CRIF’s broader framework to empower businesses to proactively manage risks and uncover new growth opportunities across three strategic phases:

       ■Early Warning (1–3 months): Monitoring emerging risks through payment delays and identifying vulnerable clients or supplier.   

       ■Risk Escalation (3–6 months): Triggering real-time credit alerts and supporting contingency planning.   

       ■Adaptation Phase (6–12 months): Facilitating portfolio rebalancing, sourcing alternative supplier, and identifying new growth opportunities.        

Available to CRIF clients on request, the new Tariff Impact Assessment Score is especially valuable for multinational corporations, financial institutions, and export-driven businesses seeking to proactively manage credit and trade risk in today’s shifting geopolitical landscape.

For more information or to request a sample, please contact your local CRIF representatives or write us at bizinfo.jp@crif.com

About CRIF

CRIF is a global leader in credit bureau, business information, and credit risk solutions. Established in 1988 in Bologna, Italy, CRIF operates in 37 countries across four continents. Over 10,000 banks and financial institutions, 90,000 business clients and 1 million consumers use CRIF services on a daily basis. CRIF has a strong presence in Asia, with its regional headquarters in Singapore, and offices in key cities including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Mumbai, Pune, Taipei, Taichung, Tokyo and Zhongli.