By Ben Thorpe – EQUIPMENT WORLD By FUSABLE – May 1, 2025
A recent wave of tariff increases from President Trump on Chinese goods – which are now over 100% – has cast a wave of uncertainty over the construction industry, particularly where it could impact equipment manufacturing and delivery.
Some manufacturers, such as JCB, have already announced intentions to expand production in the U.S. in response to Trump’s tariffs on other countries, many of which have been paused for 90 days as trade agreements are made.
However, in the short term, those most affected – manufacturers and dealers of Chinese equipment – say they aren’t panicking.
Troy Tate, president of single-store Illinois Sany dealer Chicago Machinery Co., says he’s been warned by Sany that price adjustments are on the way. However, purchasing more equipment from his mainline OEM isn’t his top priority: It’s selling what he already has.