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Are tariffs causing fluid power companies to rethink business strategies?

How is the Fluid Power Industry Responding to Tariffs?

April 3, 2025
New tariffs are in place for many major U.S. trading partners. Take our quick survey to let us know how the fluid power industry is adapting.

Tariffs have been top of mind for many businesses, including those in the fluid power industry, since President Trump first announced his plans to implement them in February 2025. Over the past 2 months there has been a lot of uncertainty caused by swift implementation and then retraction of tariffs, as well as the various rates proposed. 

Those working in the hydraulics and pneumatics sector have noted the difficulty this situation has presented in making business plans in terms of sourcing goods as well as whether or not pricing for customers will need to be adjusted to absorb the increased costs companies will face.

On March 12, tariffs on steel and aluminum imported into the U.S. were implemented. Since then, Power & Motion has been running a quick poll to gauge readers' thoughts on the current tariff situation; of those who have responded, 88% say it is having a negative impact on the fluid power industry.

About the Author

Sara Jensen | Executive Editor, Power & Motion

Sara Jensen is executive editor of Power & Motion, directing expanded coverage into the modern fluid power space, as well as mechatronic and smart technologies. She has over 15 years of publishing experience. Prior to Power & Motion she spent 11 years with a trade publication for engineers of heavy-duty equipment, the last 3 of which were as the editor and brand lead. Over the course of her time in the B2B industry, Sara has gained an extensive knowledge of various heavy-duty equipment industries — including construction, agriculture, mining and on-road trucks —along with the systems and market trends which impact them such as fluid power and electronic motion control technologies. 

You can follow Sara and Power & Motion via the following social media handles:

X (formerly Twitter): @TechnlgyEditor and @PowerMotionTech

LinkedIn: @SaraJensen and @Power&Motion

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