CEOs Grapple with Uncertainty: AI Investments, Trump Tariffs Cloud Future, PwC Survey Reveals

• PwC Global Chairman Mohamed Kande states that many CEOs are uncertain about future actions due to AI investments not yielding expected benefits and potential Trump tariffs.
• PwC's 29th Global CEO survey shows only 30% of CEOs are confident about revenue growth in the next 12 months, a five-year low.
• The survey, based on 4,454 CEOs across 95 countries, highlights a sentiment of 'I don't know what to do next' among business leaders.
• CEOs are investing heavily in AI, but the technology is yet to deliver anticipated benefits, requiring continued capital investment.
• Uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump's tariff threats is prompting companies to consider redesigning products for tariff efficiency.

Why It Matters: Global CEOs face unprecedented uncertainty from AI investment returns and potential Trump tariffs, impacting confidence.