Zoetis Inc.: 10-K Risk Factor Changes

The U.S. and other countries in which our products are sourced or sold, or we or our customers do business, may from time to time modify existing or impose new quotas, duties (including antidumping or countervailing duties), tariffs, economic sanctions, export controls, or other restrictions in a manner that adversely affects us. Such measures could limit our ability to register our products, source materials, sell products, or conduct our business in certain markets. While the scope and duration of any existing trade policies remain uncertain, any new tariffs imposed by the U.S. or other governments on our products or the active pharmaceutical ingredients or other components thereof could negatively impact our financial condition and results of operations. Current or future tariffs or other restrictive trade measures may raise the costs of raw materials, components or finished goods, which may adversely impact both our product offerings and our operational expenses. Our manufacturers, suppliers and distribution channels may also experience supply chain disruptions as a result of increased costs and uncertainty. Duties are assessed based on import value. Each jurisdiction applies its own rules and procedures for import valuation, increasing the complexity and risk of errors. While we maintain procedures to ensure compliance, there is no guarantee these will prevent all errors, and regulatory changes may heighten this risk. Additional tariffs and other trade restrictions could result in a negative perception and/or an increased cost of goods and higher prices which may reduce demand for products and services, or extended sales cycles as customers assess the impact of evolving trade policies on their operations and face increased costs or decreased revenue. Additionally, a number of our customers, particularly U.S.-based livestock producers, benefit from free trade agreements, the loss of which could impact their operating results and spending power. Tariff and other trade-related cost pressures and supply chain disruptions may lead to reputational harm if we are unable to deliver products or services on expected timelines or if any price increases are poorly received by customers or business partners. In addition, retaliatory trade policies or anti-U.S. sentiment in certain regions whether driven by trade tensions, political disagreements or regulatory concerns may make customers, governments and investors more hesitant to engage with, purchase from or invest in U.S. companies. This may lead to increased preference for local competitors, changes to government procurement policies or heightened regulatory scrutiny, which may result in heightened operational risks and difficulties for us in attracting and retaining non-U.S. customers, suppliers, partners and investors.