Tariff Pressures and Procurement Strategies in 2025

Navigating the Global Tariff Surge: Why Used Equipment is Your Smart Move

In 2025, the heavy construction equipment industry is facing growing pressure from a sweeping series of new U.S. import tariffs being levied on equipment and parts from a broad range of countries. With the goal of incentivizing domestic manufacturing and correcting global trade imbalances, these tariffs are already driving up costs and reshaping procurement strategies across the industry.

For buyers loyal to global brands like Volvo, or Komatsu or Hitachi, the new tariff environment presents a unique challenge. While some of these companies do operate manufacturing facilities in the US, many of their most popular models – including certain excavators and articulated trucks and more – are produced outside the US. These units will now be subject to these increased tariffs, making new equipment purchases A LOT more expensive. 

Here’s what contractors and fleet managers need to know – and how Zadoon can help you stay profitable and agile.

The Industry Impact of Broad-Based Tariffs

According to Monitor Daily, tariff-driven cost increases are pushing many buyers to reevaluate their acquisition strategies:

• Higher Equipment Costs: New tariffs mean immediate price hikes on imported machines, many of which are essential to jobsite productivity.
  
• Tighter Margins: Contractors with fixed bids could be left feeling the squeeze as their equipment-related costs start to skyrocket.
  
• Supply Chain Delays: Increased import scrutiny and re-routing of procurement channels are contributing to lead time extensions, as noted in Equipment Finance News.
  

And perhaps most importantly, contractors are facing uncertainty around whether tariffs will increase further or extend to more product categories. As NAHB notes, policy unpredictability is making capital planning and fleet upgrades more difficult for small-to-mid-sized builders.

Zadoon: Your Procurement Partner in a Tariff-Challenged Market

Here’s where Zadoon makes a difference:

• Inventory Not Affected by Tariffs: We have a large, diversified inventory of used equipment across from various manufacturers and categories that are safe from tariffs – they’re already here in our yards.
  
• Cost-Effective Alternatives: Used machines help you avoid tariff markups and save your hard-earned capital for high-priority investments.
  
• Global Experience, Local Knowledge: Zadoon has sold equipment in over 30 countries. We understand how to navigate customs, trade regulations, and cross-border logistics to help you secure what you need, quickly and efficiently.
  

Whether you’re replacing an excavator or dozer, or expanding your fleet with more articulated trucks, Zadoon provides affordable and reliable solutions in an increasingly unstable and complex market.

Bottom Line: Control What You Can

Tariff changes may be out of your control, but your procurement strategy doesn’t have to be. Zadoon helps you offset the impact of global trade shifts by offering ready-to-ship equipment, real-time market insights, and a team dedicated to keeping your operations moving.

Visit zadoon.com or reach out to your account manager today. Let’s talk about how to keep your fleet strong, even in uncertain times.