Businesses and consumers began feeling the effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs in mid-2025. The year was marked by economic uncertainty and inflation, but some experts asserted that as things stabilize, the U.S. may see some advantages from the tariffs.
“This year has been very chaotic with the import of raw materials, refined materials and components,” said Matthew Chang, Chang Robotics founder and principal engineer. “It’s required a major reorientation of distributors and resellers … But we now have a sense of stability in terms of what the tariff environment is, and [what] it’s going to continue to be for the next year and the remainder of this presidential administration.”
