Being an American manufacturer who relies on domestic products, Polaris Inc. isn’t exactly affected by the Trump administration’s tariffs like its foreign counterparts. In the wake of recent amendments to the Section 232 tariffs concerning metals like copper, aluminum, and steel, the company released a statement on Thursday saying it doesn’t expect it to impact them.
“Polaris Inc. announced today that it expects that the recent changes to tariff policy, excluding potential refunds, will not have a material impact to the Company’s 2026 full year guidance,” reads the announcement.
“As the global leader and the only major powersports company headquartered in the United States, the Company has a significant domestic manufacturing presence. This includes facilities in Alabama, Indiana and Minnesota, which helps support American jobs. In addition, the Company continues to strengthen its domestic supplier relationships.”
The statement almost feels like a jab at BRP Inc., who produces rival UTV and snowmobile brands like Can-Am and Ski-Doo. The Canadian maker announced on Tuesday that it will suspend its full-year guidance for the 2027 fiscal year due to the Section 232 tariff changes.
While expenses would certainly go up as tariffs increase, those that rely primarily on industries within the country to get their goods aren’t as affected. Polaris is based in Minnesota whereas RZR partner Scanlon Clarke Incorporated is in California.
Still, the company is cognizant that the tariffs can impact matters at any time. Its safe harbor statement even stresses that factors like “tariff relief or ability to mitigate tariffs, particularly in light of the policies of the current presidential administration and retaliatory actions in response thereto” could impact its financial forecasts.
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