Private sector buyers of IT and services in the US face increased costs due to new tariffs. While retaliation from other countries can create further uncertainty, private organizations have opportunities unavailable to public sector CIOs constrained by budgets and fixed project timelines. Although the immediate impact of tariffs has been limited, as several have been paused, the IT industry anticipates price increases. Research indicates significant potential tariff costs for imports, which could pressure manufacturers and consequently drive prices higher for consumers and businesses alike.
The direct impact of tariffs announced by the US government has been limited, partly because some proposed tariffs have been paused, including the basic 10% tariff on imports.
Private sector organizations can increase prices or withdraw products and services from the market if IT costs become unprofitable, providing them flexibility that public sector lacks.
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