7 Ways Tariffs Will Impact Data Centers
Tariffs will affect data centers and the broader economy. Impacted data center operations include equipment sourcing, facility location choices, and strategic decision making. Data center managers who adapt to the coming market shifts have the potential to weather the short-term storm tariffs will unleash. Here are some tariff impacts that data centers may experience. 1. Some data centers will encounter cost increases, especially on foreign equipment and parts. As of this writing, numerous countries are negotiating tariffs. We’d publish some current percentages, but they are fluctuating so frequently this article will be out of date within days or hours. Tariffs are often seen as a bargaining chip to negotiate geopolitical […]
