Whether one is speaking about high-technology items such as biotechnology and computers or traditional industries that are struggling to modernize, all run the risk of being knocked over in the storm. Many pending instances of technological cooperation, purchases of technology, and recruitment of skilled personnel could be put on hold.
不論生物技術、資訊等高科技產業，或是力求升級的傳統產業，都有可能被暴風掃到；許多正在進行中的科技合作或購買技術、延攬人才行動，都可能「投鼠忌器」，被迫叫停。