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we expect gross margins to be down approximately 200 basis points versus last year... as well as a preliminary estimate for the anticipated costs related to recently announced tariffs.
Given broad economic uncertainty around global trade, growth has largely stalled.
The administration's position on tariffs and the actions announced last week have added to this uncertain environment.
we believe these cost savings will largely offset the financial impact of any potential tariffs for the remainder of this fiscal year.
the impact of tariffs on inflation is dynamic, but we can tell you what we know.
Given last week's tariff announcement, we're dealing with a dynamic macro environment.
Tariffs are impacting the cost of our inputs, predominantly steel, and constructional changes in how our customers operate.
Given the timing of yesterday's announcement and the uncertainty, we have not included any impact from tariffs in our financial outlook.
We approach tariffs as the equivalent of a supply shock and our financial priorities are: first, to manage the dollar impact; and second to manage the margin impact.
We anticipate the impact of the proposed tariffs to result in a marginal increase to our cost of goods, which we will pass through in increased pricing.