State of the U.S. Industrial Market (Q1)

Companies outline plans to mitigate impact of new tariffs Public statements on tariffs made by corporate executives in 2025

01 Managing cost pressures

  • Shein:
    “Due to recent changes in global trade rules … we will be making price adjustments starting April 25, 2025.”

  • Conagra Brands:
    “I will look at everything from getting more out of our productivity programs, to [seeing] if there’s an alternative source of supply that is lower cost.”

  • Best Buy:
    “We expect our vendors across our entire assortment will pass along some level of tariff costs to retailers, making price increases … highly likely.”


02 Reconfiguring supply chains

  • Stanley Black & Decker:
    “We are accelerating adjustments to our supply chain and exploring all options as we seek to minimize the impact of tariffs on end users.”

  • Dollar Tree:
    “We intend to remain flexible. … This includes the optionality to shift sourcing to and from different countries…”

  • IKEA:
    “We’re building regional resilience … and now building capabilities in the Americas.”


03 Leveraging strategic scale

 

  • Costco:
    “And our teams will continue to rise to this challenge by leveraging our global buying power, strong supplier relationships and innovation.”

  • Walmart:
    “…tariffs are something we’ve managed for many years, and we’ll just continue to manage that.”

  • Whirlpool:
    “We continue to stay focused on what is within our control in this dynamic environment and successfully implemented previously announced pricing actions.”

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