Broadstone Net Lease, Inc.

Current report

Our business may be adversely affected by changes in U.S. trade policy, including the imposition of tariffs and resulting effects.

Current report

Changes in U.S. trade policy may have an adverse impact on our business and results of operations resulting from potential negative effects on the operations of our tenants and/or our ability to successfully execute on build-to-suit development projects and expansion opportunities. In connection with the adoption of a new approach to its trade policy, the U.S. government has indicated its willingness to take certain actions, including renegotiating or terminating certain existing bilateral or multi-lateral trade agreements, the imposition of tariffs on certain foreign goods or an increase in existing tariffs, and the imposition of additional trade restrictions. In March and April 2025, the U.S. government imposed tariffs on goods exported from a significant number of countries, which have and are expected to continue to result in retaliatory measures on U.S. goods. Further, several of the announcements of tariffs by the U.S. government have been followed by announcements of limited exemptions and temporary pauses. These developments have caused substantial uncertainty and volatility in the global markets.

Current report

While these developments should not directly affect the Company because of the nature of our operations, they could negatively impact the operations of our tenants to the extent they import or export goods in connection with the operation of their respective businesses, which could in turn negatively impact the ability of our tenants to fulfill their contractual obligations pursuant to our leases, including the payment of rent. Further, if, as a result of existing or future tariffs, current or future tenants or development partners are forced to increase prices of their goods or services, incur additional expenses for inputs or construction materials, modify business operations, or forego business opportunities, it may lead to the delay, abandonment, or cancellation of our existing and future build-to-suit development projects and expansion opportunities, which may adversely affect our results of operations.