Lithuanian furniture giant SBA Home dodged U.S. tariffs by strategically opening a massive automated factory in North Carolina—just in time to avoid the chaos hitting other European exporters. CEO Jurgita Radzevičė reveals the move was years in the making, aimed at securing supply chains and slashing carbon emissions. Meanwhile, global trade tensions are forcing giants like Ikea to overhaul operations, risking jobs and income. Lithuania, dubbed the Baltic Silicon Valley, is rising fast with a booming tech scene and unicorn startups, as its government pushes for innovation and new trade ties—especially with India—showing how a small nation is boldly reshaping its future amid global uncertainty.

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