Item 1A. Risk Factors
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Other than the following, there have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 21, 2025.
Changes in trade policies, tariffs, and related government actions may negatively affect economic activity and have a significant adverse impact on our business.
Recently, the U.S. government has signaled its intent to shift its approach to international trade policy, including the potential renegotiation or termination of certain bilateral or multilateral trade agreements with foreign nations. This has led to proposals and actions aimed at imposing higher tariffs on foreign goods imported into the U.S., such as steel and aluminum from countries like China, Canada, and Mexico. In retaliation, some foreign governments, including China, have
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introduced counter-tariffs on U.S. goods. Additional government actions, such as the imposition of further tariffs, trade barriers, or changes to international trade policies, could lead to higher costs, reduced profit margins, and diminished competitiveness for products offered by our current and future tenants, particularly those reliant on imports from affected countries. Such changes or uncertainties could also increase costs and reduce margins for our development or expansion projects. These factors may slow economic activity and materially harm the businesses of our tenants, as well as on our business, financial conditions and results of operations.
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