Changes in global trade policies, including tariffs, have caused inflationary pressures and higher costs on certain raw materials and imports. These actions have impacted our business through increased costs and uncertainty. If maintained, the tariffs, as well as related measures that have been taken and which could be taken by other countries in the future could pose a risk to our business and results of operations. The extent and duration of the tariffs and the resulting impact on general economic conditions and on our business are uncertain and depend on various factors, such as legal challenges to the applicability of these tariffs, negotiations between affected countries, the responses of other countries or regions, exemptions, exclusions or other relief that may be granted, availability and cost of alternative sources of supply, and demand for our products in affected markets.
Our attempts to offset these pressures through supply chain management initiatives and increases in the selling prices of some of our products may not be successful or may result in reductions in sales volume. To the extent these actions are not sufficient to offset increase costs or result in significant decreases in sales volume, our business, financial condition, or operating results may be adversely affected.