Tariffs and trade barriers
84 of 521 companies dropped a paragraph in Risk Factors that uses one of these words:
tariff, tariffs, trade war, import duties, customs duties, export controls.
The paragraph was in the earlier 10-K and nothing like it is in the latest.
It counts text; it does not say how serious a risk is. Words in capitals only (such as AI) must be in capitals.
By sector
Sector is the SEC's industry description of the company. Each count opens that sector's quotes below.
| Sector | Companies | Compared |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts | 2 | 2 |
| Apparel & Other Finishd Prods of Fabrics & Similar Matl | 1 | 1 |
| Communications Equipment, NEC | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical Industrial Apparatus | 1 | 1 |
| Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus | 1 | 1 |
| Electronic Components, NEC | 1 | 1 |
| Farm Machinery & Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) | 1 | 1 |
| Gas & Other Services Combined | 1 | 1 |
| Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Oil Royalty Traders | 1 | 1 |
| Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) | 1 | 1 |
| Paper Mills | 1 | 1 |
| Retail-Eating & Drinking Places | 1 | 1 |
| Retail-Radio, Tv & Consumer Electronics Stores | 1 | 1 |
| Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus | 1 | 1 |
| Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts | 1 | 1 |
| Computer Communications Equipment | 2 | 3 |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys | 2 | 4 |
| Instruments For Meas & Testing of Electricity & Elec Signals | 1 | 2 |
| Optical Instruments & Lenses | 1 | 2 |
| Paperboard Containers & Boxes | 1 | 2 |
| Printed Circuit Boards | 1 | 2 |
| Pumps & Pumping Equipment | 1 | 2 |
| Retail-Auto & Home Supply Stores | 1 | 2 |
| Rubber & Plastics Footwear | 1 | 2 |
| Services-Medical Laboratories | 1 | 2 |
| Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling Mills (Coke Ovens) | 1 | 2 |
| Pharmaceutical Preparations | 5 | 11 |
| Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies | 2 | 5 |
| Semiconductors & Related Devices | 5 | 15 |
| Electric & Other Services Combined | 4 | 12 |
| Petroleum Refining | 2 | 6 |
| Computer & office Equipment | 1 | 3 |
| Electrical Work | 1 | 3 |
| Electronic Computers | 1 | 3 |
| Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers | 1 | 3 |
| Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design | 1 | 3 |
| Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics | 1 | 3 |
| Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries | 1 | 3 |
| Finance Services | 7 | 28 |
| Investment Advice | 2 | 8 |
| Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies | 1 | 4 |
| Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services | 1 | 4 |
| Electric Services | 3 | 15 |
| Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus | 2 | 10 |
| Hospital & Medical Service Plans | 1 | 5 |
| Laboratory Analytical Instruments | 1 | 5 |
| Retail-Variety Stores | 1 | 5 |
| Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas | 1 | 7 |
| Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies | 1 | 7 |
| Real Estate Investment Trusts | 3 | 27 |
| National Commercial Banks | 1 | 11 |
| Services-Business Services, NEC | 1 | 16 |
| Services-Prepackaged Software | 1 | 19 |
172 paragraphs · Laboratory Analytical Instruments show all sectors
In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Chevron doctrine, ending judicial deference to regulatory agencies. This shift could significantly impact environmental regulation, consumer protection, advertising, privacy, artificial intelligence, and other regulatory frameworks we must comply with. This may impact our ability to operate our business in the manner in which we are accustomed and could negatively impact how we market our offerings, and could increase our regulatory compliance expense, which could in turn have a material adverse effect on our business, financial conditions, and results of operations. Political policies in the U.S., China, the U.K., Canada, and Europe may affect global trade, domestic purchasing, or create uncertainty. In recent years, the U.S. government has taken a new approach to trade policy, renegotiating or potentially terminating agreements and imposing tariffs, particularly on
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 7, 2025 ↗
Chinese goods. These tariffs could raise the cost of our products, components, and raw materials, impacting our gross margin. Higher prices may also reduce competitiveness and consumer demand.
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 7, 2025 ↗
U.S. trade policy under the new administration, including potential new or increased tariffs, along with trade policies in China, Mexico, the U.K., Canada, and parts of Europe, may impact global trade and create uncertainty, potentially harming our business. Additionally, before taking office, President Trump pledged to impose 60% tariffs on all Chinese imports in his first year. In response, foreign governments, including China, have enacted retaliatory tariffs and domestic purchasing requirements favoring local competition, which could reduce our sales.
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 7, 2025 ↗
Following Brexit, the E.U.-U.K. Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) took effect on May 1, 2021, allowing tariff-free and quota-free trade. However, additional inspections and documentation requirements may cause delays at ports, potentially disrupting our supply chain and affecting delivery schedules.
Read in the 10-K filed Feb 7, 2025 ↗