How Will Tariffs Affect Computer Prices for Businesses?

With new tariffs on imports from China, Hong Kong, Mexico, and Canada, businesses should prepare for rising computer and network equipment costs. Current policies include 20% tariffs on Chinese goods and 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, with a proposed 25% tariff on semiconductors potentially taking effect in April 2025.

Businesses have options to manage these costs:

· Wait and see how tariffs develop
· Upgrade machines and absorb future costs
· Transition to Hardware as a Service (HaaS) to lock in current pricing

HaaS offers predictable costs, included maintenance, and potential savings—insulating from tariff volatility.

Explore this blog to understand tariff effects on procurement.