CFOs Double Down on AI and Cybersecurity as Tariffs Emerge as Major New Threat

New Jefferson Wells survey finds CFOs navigating ongoing profitability challenges while accelerating adoption of AI and cybersecurity

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tariffs and trade barriers have surged to become a top-five concern for America's Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in 2025, with 66% expecting negative impacts on their organizations; a dramatic new challenge that wasn't even measured as a distinct priority in 2024. This shift comes as profitability concerns intensify for a second consecutive year and CFOs accelerate technology adoption with renewed urgency, according to Jefferson Wells' 2025 CFO Priorities Annual Survey Report released today.

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