Trade & Tariff

Review trade and tariff developments that may affect telehandler sourcing, landed cost, supply routes, market access, and procurement planning.

CAT, Komatsu, Deere Pass Tariff Costs to Buyers: What You’ll Pay More in 2026

April 25, 2026
CAT faces $2.6B, Komatsu hikes 4%, Deere absorbs $1.2B. OEM-by-OEM breakdown of how tariff costs hit your equipment budget.
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50% Copper Tariff Hits MEP-Heavy Construction Projects Hardest

April 21, 2026
New 50% tariff on copper derivatives pushes MEP costs up 15-20% on data centers and commercial buildings. Equipment buyers face…
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Section 232 Tariff Restructure Cuts Equipment Rate to 15% Through 2027

April 17, 2026
New tiered Section 232 structure drops metal-intensive equipment from 25% to 15% through 2027. Landed cost shift for telehandler buyers.
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CAT, Deere, Komatsu Face $4.4B Combined Tariff Bill on Equipment Lines

April 17, 2026
Caterpillar faces $2.6B, Deere $1.2B, Komatsu $580M in new tariff exposure. Equipment price increases of 5-12% expected through Q3 2026.
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