Poll: Will Tariffs Affect Electric Utilities?

U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs several times within the past few months, including base global tariffs, higher China tariffs: and blanket steel and aluminum tariffs.

Many utilities rely on imported materials for infrastructure projects, from transformers and conductors to solar panels and battery systems. Tariffs could drive up the cost of critical grid modernization efforts, renewable energy investments, and everyday maintenance work. On the flip side, some argue that tariffs might spur domestic manufacturing, ultimately strengthening U.S. supply chains and boosting grid resilience.

So what do you think? Cast your vote in the poll below—and feel free to share why you voted the way you did in the comments. Your insights could help illuminate what’s ahead for our industry.