Traeger, Inc.

Current report

United States trade policies, tariffs, antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings, and related uncertainties may have a material adverse effect on our business.

Current report

There have been significant changes and proposed changes in recent years to U.S. trade policies, tariffs, and treaties affecting imports. For example, the U.S. has announced and implemented additional tariffs on certain imports from China under multiple authorities. On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that the President cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs, invalidating certain tariffs that had been imposed under IEEPA. In response to this ruling, the President signed a proclamation imposing a new 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, effective February 24, 2026. Section 122 tariffs are subject to a 150-day statutory limit (currently set to expire on July 24, 2026) unless extended by Congress. The legality of the Section 122 tariffs is itself the subject of ongoing litigation; on March 5, 2026, twenty-four states filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of International Trade challenging the President's authority to impose global tariffs under Section 122, and a separate legal challenge was filed by impacted businesses on March 9, 2026. On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that the Section 122 tariffs are unlawful. The court's injunction currently applies only to the specific plaintiffs, and the tariffs remain in effect for all other importers while the administration pursues an appeal. In addition, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has initiated new Section 301 investigations targeting structural excess capacity in manufacturing sectors and forced labor practices. These investigations could result in additional country-specific tariffs similar in scope to those previously imposed under IEEPA. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods also remain in effect.

Current report

The U.S. also continues to maintain tariffs on steel and aluminum, as well as increased tariffs and import restrictions on products imported from various other countries. These tariffs on aluminum and steel include derivative tariffs that have impacted and will continue to impact a broad range of downstream products, which have and may continue to adversely impact our business.

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In addition, our products and the components and materials used in their manufacture currently are or may in the future be subject to antidumping or countervailing duties. The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission continue to initiate and conduct antidumping and countervailing duty investigations covering a wide range of products imported from countries in which we source goods. The application of these orders to products we import, or on raw materials and components used in their manufacture, could result in the assessment of special antidumping or countervailing duty rates that may be substantial. These duties are assessed retroactively and final duty rates may increase significantly from the estimated rates deposited at the time of entry. For example, in April 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued us a notice of action asserting that certain drip tray and bucket liners sourced from China fall within the scope of certain antidumping and countervailing orders. We disputed this determination and are pursuing formal proceedings before the U.S. Department of Commerce. While we do not currently believe that the outcome of this matter will have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, the ultimate outcome remains uncertain, and an adverse resolution of this or similar future proceedings could result in the retroactive assessment of substantial duties.

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On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that all importers who paid IEEPA tariffs are entitled to refunds. U.S. Customs and Border Protection launched its Customs Automated Processing for Entries (CAPE) refund system on April 20, 2026, with refunds expected to be processed within 60 to 90 days. All requests will be reviewed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine validity prior to the issuance of refunds, and the administration has indicated it may seek to reduce total refund liability using alternative authorities. Accordingly, the timing and ultimate amount of any refunds we receive remain uncertain.

Current report

In response to the tariffs announced by the U.S., China and other countries have imposed or proposed additional tariffs on certain exports from the United States. There is substantial uncertainty about the future relationship between the United States and other countries with respect to trade policies, taxes, government regulations, and tariffs. This uncertainty has been heightened by the February 2026 Supreme Court ruling invalidating IEEPA tariffs and the May 2026 U.S. Court of International Trade ruling striking down the Section 122 tariffs, which together have resulted in changes to the tariff structure and cast doubt on the administration's current legal authority to maintain broad-based global tariffs. The administration has stated that combining Section 122, Section 232, and Section 301 tariffs will result in virtually unchanged tariff revenue in 2026, signaling its intent to maintain similar tariff levels through alternative legal authorities. However, the Section 122 tariffs are set to expire on July 24, 2026 (unless extended by Congress), and the new Section 301 investigations may not conclude in time to replace them, creating additional uncertainty as to the tariff rates that will apply to our imports in the second half of 2026 and beyond. We cannot predict whether, and to what extent, U.S. trade policies will change in the future. A significant proportion of our products, including our grills, are manufactured in China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and other regions outside of the United States. Approximately 80% of our grills are manufactured in China. Accordingly, such U.S. policy changes have made it and may continue to make it difficult or more expensive for us to obtain certain downstream products manufactured outside the United States, which could affect our revenue and profitability. Any of these factors could depress economic activity and restrict our access to suppliers or customers, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations and affect our strategy in China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and elsewhere around the world.

Current report

In response to recent tariff actions and related macro uncertainty, we have initiated measures to streamline operations and reduce costs, including negotiating savings with manufacturers and adjusting our channel and geographic models; if these measures are insufficient or delayed, tariffs, antidumping or countervailing duties, and related supply chain pressures could still materially adversely affect our results.